Morocco: Fouzi Lekjaa throws shade at Lamine Yamal's decision

Lamine Yamal's decision to represent Spain instead of Morocco is still making headlines, this time through the voice of the Moroccan Football Federation president.

The Lamine Yamal saga continues to spark controversy across the strait. The FC Barcelona prodigy, who was crowned European champion with La Roja, had long ago chosen Spain over Morocco. Yet in an interview with Onze Mondial, Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, revisited this sensitive issue, lacing his comments with biting irony.

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"We respected Jamel's decision, we never questioned it. We never changed our attitude towards Jamel, nor towards his family ", the Moroccan official initially stated in a measured tone.

before adding a remark that's sure to ruffle feathers in Spain:

" But personally, I don't know any Spaniard named Jamel. "

This statement is bound to ignite social media, especially as Lamine Yamal's Spain, fresh off a 1-0 win over Portugal in the round of 16, will face the winner of Belgium vs United States in the quarterfinals.

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