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The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) celebrated, on Wednesday in Salé, the official designation of Morocco, Portugal and Spain as hosts of the 2030 World Cup by the FIFA Congress, gathered in an extraordinary session by videoconference.
This big celebration, held at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, was attended by several officials, sports figures, former Moroccan and African soccer legends, as well as members of the FRMF.
On this occasion, FRMF vice-president Mohamed Joudar highlighted the efforts made by Morocco over the last few years to host world soccer’s flagship event.
“Hosting the 2030 World Cup is the fruit of Morocco’s sports policy, under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, and the investments made to strengthen sports infrastructure and training,” Joudar told the press.
“This is a historic day for Morocco, Spain and Portugal. For the first time in history, two continents will be hosting the World Cup.”
In the same vein, Noureddine Naybet, a 2030 World Cup ambassador, noted that the Kingdom’s hard work over several years had finally paid off.
“This day will be historic for the three host countries, as well as for the whole Africa and the whole Europe,” said the former captain of Morocco’s national football team.
For his part, former Senegalese football legend El-Hadji Diouf pointed out that this World Cup is an honor not only for Morocco, but a privilege for the whole of Africa.
“It’s a gift for the continent’s youth and for all African football enthousiasts,” he enthused.
Diouf, one of the heroes of Senegal’s 2002 FIFA World Cup victory, thanked HM the King for “His ongoing commitment to the development of Africa and African sport”.
Spanish coach of the Moroccan women’s football team Jorge Vilda, highlighted the efforts of Morocco and the FRMF to promote this sport in the country.
The former world champion with Spain’s women national team said he was convinced that results will continue to live up to expectations.
For former legend of Ivorian soccer Salomon Kalou, hosting the 2030 World Cup in Morocco is a source of pride for the whole of Africa.
“A World Cup held in Africa, the cradle of mankind, and the Old Continent will be an event that will go down in history,” said the former Chelsea striker.
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