- 13:40كلميم.. الدرك يفشل مخططا لتهجير 217 شخصا عبر “قوارب الموت”
- 13:22فوز ترامب.. تفاؤل إسرائيلي بعودة الدفء للعلاقات مع المغرب
- 13:19مجلة إسبانية: 49 عاماً من التقدم والتنمية في الصحراء المغربية
- 13:12تأخير ملف بودريقة والموثق
- 13:03الإقصاء من الدعم يشعل احتجاجات متضرري زلزال الحوز
- 12:43الأمن يجهض عملية تهريب 5 أطنان من الحشيش بآسفي
- 12:13رئيس شبكة الكفاءات الطبية لمغاربة العالم يُشيد بمبادرة جلالة الملك
- 11:59عرشان ل"ولو": حزبنا غير مستهدف ولانعرف مكان اعتقال تالموست
- 11:55أزمة المياه.. توقعات باستمرار إنتاج الأفوكادو خلال الموسم الجديد
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Tensions Escalate Following Morocco-DR Congo Draw
In the aftermath of Sunday's intense 1-1 draw between Morocco and DR Congo, the Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has underscored its commitment to sportsmanship and fair play.
The match concluded with a dramatic exchange between Morocco's head coach, Walid Regragui, and DR Congo's captain, Chancel Mbemba. Video footage reveals Regragui approaching Mbemba for the customary post-match handshake, only for Mbemba to seemingly rebuff the gesture, sparking a heated confrontation.
On Monday, the FRMF issued a statement emphasizing Morocco's longstanding "distinguished and historical" ties with DR Congo. While condemning "all unsportsmanlike behavior," the federation refrained from assigning blame.
Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the FRMF, underscored Morocco's enduring spirit of sportsmanship, citing his own congratulatory message to DR Congo after the match. The statement assured that the altercation would not adversely affect relations between the two football federations or nations.
Regragui, in post-match interviews, vehemently insisted that Mbemba was at fault, alleging that the Congolese captain refused the handshake and initiated a verbal confrontation. He strongly refuted accusations of making racist comments.
The verbal sparring threatens to cast a shadow over the ongoing tournament. With Morocco and DR Congo placed in Group F alongside Canada and Belgium, tensions could persist into their next encounter on December 1.
Off the field, the FRMF is keen to douse the flames, but the heightened emotions displayed on Sunday may prove challenging to put behind.