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Abderrazak Hamdallah Announces His International Retirement After Winning the Arab Cup

December 19, 2025 albayan.ae
Abderrazak Hamdallah Announces His International Retirement After Winning the Arab Cup

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

SUMMARY

Abderrazak Hamdallah, Moroccan national team striker, announced his international retirement after leading his country to win the 2025 Arab Cup, scoring two decisive goals in the 3-2 final victory over Jordan.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Abderrazak Hamdallah announces his international retirement after the 2025 Arab Cup.
  • He led Morocco to a 3-2 victory over Jordan in the final, scoring two decisive goals.
  • He played 28 international matches for Morocco, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists.

CORE SUBJECT

Abderrazak Hamdallah's international retirement after winning the Arab Cup

Abderrazak Hamdallah, the striker of the Moroccan national team, has drawn the curtain on his international career, announcing his retirement from playing for the "Atlas Lions" after winning the 2025 Arab Cup title, in a perfect conclusion to an international journey he chose to end from the winner's podium.

Hamdallah's announcement came after Morocco's thrilling 3-2 victory over Jordan in the final held at Lusail Stadium in Qatar, where Hamdallah was the hero of the night by scoring the equalizing and winning goals in the 87th minute and the tenth minute of the first extra half, leading his country to its second Arab Cup title in the history of the tournament.

Hamdallah said during the post-match press conference: "This is my last match with the Moroccan national team, and I am happy to conclude my international career with a long-awaited title," confirming that the moment of winning the Arab Cup was the most appropriate to make the retirement decision.

Abderrazak Hamdallah played 28 international matches for Morocco, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists, ending his international journey with the only championship he won with the "Atlas Lions," after his name remained present in the national team scene over years marked by much controversy, absence, and return.

KEYWORDS

Abderrazak Hamdallah Moroccan national team 2025 Arab Cup international retirement football

MENTIONED ENTITIES 5

Abderrazak Hamdallah

👤 Person_Male

Striker of the Moroccan national team and football player

Moroccan national team

🏛️ Organization

Morocco's national football team

Jordan

📍 Location_Country

Jordanian national football team

Lusail Stadium

📍 Location_City

The stadium where the final match was held in Qatar

2025 Arab Cup

Event

The 2025 Arab Cup football tournament

NOTABLE QUOTES 1

"This is my last match with the Moroccan national team, and I am happy to conclude my international career with a long-awaited title."

— Abderrazak Hamdallah Positive

Context: Statement during the press conference after the 2025 Arab Cup final match

KEY DECISIONS 1

Abderrazak Hamdallah retires from international football with the Moroccan national team

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