Netherlands: general panic at the idea of losing a gem to Morocco

This hypothesis is causing a real media and popular tension. The daily newspaper De Telegraaf is openly questioning the future sports allegiances of this promising talent, fearing a scenario of dual nationals fleeing, similar to that of the young Rayane Bounida with the Belgian national team.

On Bladi.net: "They are not good enough": the contemptuous statement of Rafael van der Vaart on players choosing Morocco

The anguish of seeing the player, recently signed with Alkmaar until 2030, opt for the Atlas Lions is fueling the debates. Part of the public is already expressing its bitterness at the prospect of losing a promising offensive player.

This controversy has found a resounding echo through the statements of Rafael van der Vaart. Intervening on the NOS channel, the former international threw a stone in the pond by stating that players of Moroccan origin fall back on their country of origin by default, while admitting his regrets regarding the choice of Hakim Ziyech.