Ismaël Saibari apologizes (other Moroccan players too)

At the heart of a lively virtual controversy, the player spoke out to try to extinguish the fire. "I want to apologize for what happened in the last few days. I liked a post on Instagram without realizing it. I understand the reactions it has provoked, but this in no way calls into question my love and dedication to Morocco."

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The controversy quickly went beyond the purely sporting framework, with the criticism directly affecting the footballer’s entourage. Firmly condemning these excesses, he insisted that "families have nothing to do with this and should not be targeted." To close this episode, he urged the public to rally around the future deadlines of the national team.

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This mishap is not an isolated case within the selection. Oussama Targhalline, Yassine Kechta and Eliesse Ben Seghir have also been pinned down for similar interactions. On the sidelines of Morocco’s victory against Paraguay (2-1) in a friendly match, Oussama Targhalline also made his mea culpa in front of the press: "When we make a mistake, we have to accept the consequences. I wasn’t paying attention, I put a "like" without bad intention. I understand the anger of the Moroccan public and I apologize."