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.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 5
Abderrazak Hamdallah
👤 Person_MaleStriker of the Moroccan national team and football player
Moroccan national team
🏛️ OrganizationMorocco's national football team
Jordan
📍 Location_CountryJordanian national football team
Lusail Stadium
📍 Location_CityThe stadium where the final match was held in Qatar
2025 Arab Cup
EventThe 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."
Context: Statement during the press conference after the 2025 Arab Cup final match