Ayyoub Bouaddi assured that participating in the World Cup under the colors of Morocco “in no way takes away the pride and recognition of having been able to wear the jersey” of the Blues as young people.
A first participation in the World Cup for Ayyoub Bouaddi. The Losc midfielder was selected by Morocco, ten days after choosing the Atlas Lions, to the detriment of the French team, with whom he completed all his classes since the under-sixteen category.
The 18-year-old player, who arrived in Lille in 2023, declared on his social networks to be “proud to be able to represent Morocco in the biggest competition. A dream that comes true, but above all the start of a new stage, with even more work, demands and responsibilities. I am aware of the privilege I have to defend these colors and I will give everything to best represent my country», at-precision.
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“Proud of my dual culture, my background and my roots”
Ayyoub Bouaddi also wanted to offer a “thought for France. My choice in no way takes away the pride and recognition of having been able to wear this jersey as a youth. I am and will always remain proud of my dual culture, my background and my roots. Thank you all for your messages and support. It’s up to us to write the rest“, concluded the one who hopes to lead Morocco to a new semi-final in the World Cup, after the fantastic epic of 2022, stopped by… the French team.
The Atlas Lions inherited a particularly strong group this summer in America. The men of Mohamed Ouahbi (who succeeded Walid Regragui on March 5) will first face Neymar’s Brazil on June 14, before challenging Scotland six days later and taking on Little Thumb Haiti on June 25. Morocco’s three matches will take place at midnight French time.
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