Morocco's President Questions Yamal's Spanish Identity

Moroccan Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa has stirred controversy ahead of a potential World Cup clash between Spain and Morocco. 'I don't know any Spaniard named Jamel,' Lekjaa stated, clearly referencing young Spanish star Lamine Yamal who chose to represent Spain over Morocco.

Meanwhile, Spain has advanced to the quarterfinals where they will face Belgium. Should Morocco also progress, a potential semifinal matchup between the two nations could see this verbal exchange become a subplot of the match. tr-sport.click