Ahead Of The Kontra Les Bleus Clash, Morocco Coach: France My Second Country

JAKARTA - The 2022 World Cup semifinals present a hot match between Morocco vs France. However, ahead of the predicted fierce match, Morocco coach Walid Regragui called this match special because France is his second country.

Meeting the French national team is considered Regragui a different moment than the others. The reason is, the coach has his own memories of the country he was born to, precisely in Corbeil-Essonnes.

I was born and raised in France. It is my second country, which is special for myself, my family and relatives," he explained as quoted by the official FIFA website on Wednesday, December 14.

With that fact, it is clear that there is an emotional closeness between Regragui and France. That's why he said the match was not easy and he had to respect Didier Deschamps' team.

"Later is a tough challenge for us. We respect them, but we will do everything."

In order to perform optimally, Regragui will get rid of his emotional side. Walid insists Atlas's men are ready to beat France, even though no matter what happens he will also love the country.

"I'm just thinking about football later. I'm a coach for this country (Maroko) and will get rid of France," he stressed.

"But whatever happens, nothing can get rid of my love for France," concluded Regragui.

Morocco and France will meet at Al Bayt Stadium, Qatar on Thursday, November 15 in the morning. In the semifinals, the two teams are predicted to attack each other to get tickets to the final.

Although France is a favorite team, facing Morocco is not an easy thing. Regragui's troops have always managed to surprise some of them by repatriating giant teams such as Spain and Portugal.