After Morocco's Triumph.. Hamdallah Announces International Retirement
Abdelrazek Hamdallah announces his international retirement after Morocco's victory in the 2025 Arab Cup.
SUMMARY
Moroccan national team player Abdelrazek Hamdallah announced his international retirement after leading the team to win the 2025 Arab Cup, scoring two goals in the final against Jordan and participating as a substitute. He confirmed this was his last match with the national team, expressing happiness with the title as compensation for difficult years with the team. He dedicated the cup to the King and provided aid to the families of victims in the city of Safi. He had previously announced retirement in 2019 but returned to play and participated in the 2022 World Cup.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Abdelrazek Hamdallah announces his international retirement after the 2025 Arab Cup.
- Hamdallah scored two goals in the final against Jordan and played as a substitute.
- He dedicated the cup to the King and provided aid to the families of victims in the city of Safi.
- He had previously announced retirement in 2019 but returned to the national team and played in the 2022 World Cup.
CORE SUBJECT
Abdelrazek Hamdallah's international retirement after Morocco's 2025 Arab Cup victory
Abdelrazek Hamdallah, player of the Moroccan national team, announced his retirement from international football representing his country.
Hamdallah (35 years old) scored two goals that led the Atlas Lions to win the 2025 Arab Cup title against Jordan after coming on as a substitute.
Abdelrazek Hamdallah said during the press conference after the match: "This is my last match wearing the Moroccan national team jersey."
He added, "I am very happy with this title, which compensates for the lean years with the national team during which I wished to be present to contribute."
He continued, "Unfortunately, the participation came late, but the important thing is that it happened eventually."
He concluded, "We dedicate this cup to the King, and today, aid from me and my teammates has reached the families of the victims in the city of Safi."
Hamdallah had previously announced his international retirement in 2019 after being excluded from the national team list for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, but he reversed his decision and was included in Morocco's squad that achieved fourth place in the 2022 World Cup.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Abdelrazek Hamdallah
👤 Person_MaleMoroccan national football team player
Moroccan national team
🏛️ OrganizationMorocco national football team
Arab Cup 2025
Event2025 Arab Cup football tournament
Jordan
📍 Location_CountryJordan national football team
City of Safi
📍 Location_CityMoroccan city
NOTABLE QUOTES 4
"This is my last match wearing the Moroccan national team jersey."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the 2025 Arab Cup final match
"I am very happy with this title, which compensates for the lean years with the national team during which I wished to be present to contribute."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the match
"Unfortunately, the participation came late, but the important thing is that it happened eventually."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the match
"We dedicate this cup to the King, and today, aid from me and my teammates has reached the families of the victims in the city of Safi."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the match