"So it's a shame that he didn't choose Morocco, because if he had, it would have been different. It's sad because, as I recently read in a Spanish newspaper, some journalists said: 'We have Pedri, we love Pedri, we love Yamal, but we don't love him as much as Pedri'. So that means he was wrong. I would have liked him to play with Morocco. He will always be Moroccan, even if he plays for Spain."
"Yes, the 'I can play with Morocco' issue was in my head. They had just reached the semifinals of the World Cup [in 2022], but at the moment of truth, I never doubted it. With all my love and respect for Morocco, I have always wanted to play a European Championship, play here in Europe. European football is seen more and is closer to international football. Being at Barça I wanted to win a European Championship that, thank God, I have al"
Lamine Yamal was born in Spain to a Moroccan father and developed through the Spanish system. He chose to represent Spain despite dual eligibility. Mustapha Hadji called that choice a mistake, claiming Spaniards' affection would never equal that of Moroccans and lamenting missed opportunity. Hadji referenced Spanish journalists comparing Yamal unfavorably to Pedri. Yamal acknowledged awareness of Morocco eligibility but said he never doubted his choice. He expressed love and respect for Morocco while explaining a desire to play and win a European Championship and engage with European football. Yamal helped Spain win Euro 2024 and Spain enter the next World Cup among favorites.
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