Morocco coach: African + defender identity is not conducive to Ashraf s competition for the golden ball. I m in my mind his top three

Football     6:07pm, 10 June 2025
Morocco beat Benin 1-0 in a friendly match at 4:00 am today. Moroccan coach Regraj was asked about Ashraf and the Golden Globes at the post-match press conference. Regraj said that Ashraf's African identity and right-back position are unfavorable for him to compete for the Golden Ball. But in his own mind, Ashraf ranks in the top three in the Golden Globes, even more than three.

Reporter: As a Moroccan from Africa, as he is on the field position as a right back, is this likely to be detrimental to his competition for the Golden Ball. Thanks!

Reglaji: "Of course this may be bad for him, that's certain. This is certain, because in Africa... I have always said that for coaches and players, it's always more harsh to us. It's that simple. But of course, he is already on the Ballon d'Or, and I said it in an interview with The Team. I said that about the African Footballer, he can certainly compete, and he should be the African Footballer. But he is now on the Ballon d'Or. That's what I said before the (Champions League) final. So now, plus the (Champions League) final and everything he showed, and the upcoming Club World Cup, everything is possible.

"But the problem Ashraf faces, as you said, first, he plays right back, which is not easy to get recognition. Second, he is African. Third, as you said, in Morocco, strict love is generally the norm, and we tend to be more harsh on our own people. But I think, through your question, we have to send a small message that we support Ashraf, because it is rare that we have a player of this level who can sit at the Golden Globes table, we need to support him, you are right. But for me, he certainly ranks in the top three of the Golden Globes, and maybe even more than third. ”

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