India, June 14 -- Lamine Yamal's decision to represent Spain over Morocco in 2023 despite his dual heritage still stings for Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). Not only did he recall the efforts made to convince the Barcelona star to choose Morocco, but he also issued a playful challenge, saying he would like Spain to face Morocco in a World Cup final to find out whether Yamal made the right decision.

Lekjaa made the remark with a touch of irony during a recent appearance on the platform Aljazeera360. He stressed that he respects Yamal's choice and wishes him success despite his disappointment.

"Now I hope we meet Spain in the World Cup final to see whether he really made the right decision or not,...