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After the Arab Achievement.. Hamdallah Announces His International Retirement

December 19, 2025 okaz.com.sa
After the Arab Achievement.. Hamdallah Announces His International Retirement

Abderrazak Hamdallah announces his international retirement after Morocco's 2025 Arab Cup victory.

SUMMARY

Abderrazak Hamdallah, captain of the Moroccan national team and Al-Shabab star, announced his international retirement after leading Morocco to win the 2025 Arab Cup in Qatar, scoring two goals in the final against Jordan.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Abderrazak Hamdallah announces his international retirement after winning the 2025 Arab Cup.
  • Hamdallah scored two goals in the final match against Jordan which ended 3-2.
  • Hamdallah played 28 international matches for Morocco and scored 8 goals.

CORE SUBJECT

Abderrazak Hamdallah's international retirement after the 2025 Arab Cup

The captain of the Moroccan national team and Al-Shabab club star, Abderrazak Hamdallah, announced his retirement from international football after leading Morocco to win the 2025 Arab Cup held in Qatar.

Hamdallah scored two goals in Morocco's 3-2 victory over Jordan in the final match held on Thursday evening at Lusail Stadium.

Joy of the title mixed with the retirement decision

Hamdallah said after winning the Arab title: "The match against Jordan was my last with the Moroccan national team, and I am very happy with this title that came after difficult years during which I wished to represent the national team and make a contribution."

The Atlas Lions striker added: "Unfortunately, my return to the Moroccan national team came late, but the important thing is that it happened in the end."

According to the "Market" website, Abderrazak Hamdallah played 28 international matches for the Moroccan senior national team, scoring 8 goals, with his first international appearance on February 29, 2012.

KEYWORDS

Abderrazak Hamdallah Moroccan national team 2025 Arab Cup international retirement football

MENTIONED ENTITIES 6

Abderrazak Hamdallah

👤 Person_Male

Captain of the Moroccan national team and Al-Shabab club star

Moroccan national team

🏛️ Organization

Morocco's national football team

Al-Shabab club

🏛️ Organization

The club for which Abderrazak Hamdallah plays

Qatar

📍 Location_Country

The country that hosted the 2025 Arab Cup

Jordan

📍 Location_Country

The team that lost to Morocco in the 2025 Arab Cup final

Market

🏛️ Organization

News website that reported Hamdallah's international statistics

NOTABLE QUOTES 2

"The match against Jordan was my last with the Moroccan national team, and I am very happy with this title that came after difficult years during which I wished to represent the national team and make a contribution."

— Abderrazak Hamdallah Positive

Context: Statement after winning the 2025 Arab Cup

"Unfortunately, my return to the Moroccan national team came late, but the important thing is that it happened in the end."

— Abderrazak Hamdallah Optimistic

Context: Statement about his international career with the Moroccan national team

KEY DECISIONS 1

Abderrazak Hamdallah announces his international retirement after the 2025 Arab Cup.

Decision Maker: Abderrazak Hamdallah
Status: Announced
Announced: 2025-12-19
Impact Areas:
Moroccan national team International football