![Spanish Representatives Oppose Morocco’s Joint Bid with Spain and Portugal Spain’ Prime Minister proposed a trio bid with Morocco and Portugal to host the 2030 World Cup; but the idea does not appear to be popular with Spanish politicians. The representatives of two Spanish political parties, the People’s Party and the Citizens-Party, have said they do not want Spain to submit a joint candidacy with Portugal and Morocco for the 2030 World Cup. In a meeting organized by the National Federation of Sports Facilities Entrepreneurs (FNEID) in Madrid, the People’s party representative, Vicente Azpitarte dismissively spoke about Spain joining a trio with Morocco and Portugal to organize the World Cup. Azpitarte specifically wondered whether Spain would get any advantages from teaming up with the two countries, t Spanish news outlet Iusport reported on Wednesday. The Citizens-Party representative, Roberto Nunez, agreed with Azpitarte. “We do not intend to organize a World Cup with other countries. Spain has more than enough capacity [to organize the World Cup], it is a country that has already organized a World Cup, and we do not understand that proposal,” Nunez said. The adviser of United Podemos, Oscar Penas, stated that he does not clearly see why “the priority is to organize a World Cup or an Olympiad at this time.” Morocco and Spain cooperate on a number of issues, ranging from security and migration to trade and education. On November 18, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, arrived in Morocco for a first visit since his election to premiership. During his visit, Sanchez proposed to both Head of Government Saad Eddine El Othmani and King Mohammed VI a joint bid for the 2030 World Cup. “We are launching a joint message, which is that this will be a bid between two continents. The King of Morocco is receptive and we’re going to work on it with Portugal. We are very excited about it,” Sanchez said.](https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/ABL-Launches-in-Casablanca-Becoming-Africa’s-First-Aircraft-Leaser-180x135.jpeg "ABL Launches in Casablanca, Becoming Africa’s First Aircraft Leaser")
Rabat - FIFA is proud of Moroccan football fans! The international football association has predicted that Moroccan fans will occupy numerous seats in the 2018 World Cup stadiums.
Rabat – FIFA is proud of Moroccan football fans! The international football association has predicted that Moroccan fans will occupy numerous seats in the 2018 World Cup stadiums.
FIFA took to its Facebook and Twitter accounts to express its pride for Moroccan fans, who are going to be “among the most numerous at the World Cup.”
Supporters marocains, vous serez parmi les plus nombreux lors de la #CM2018 ! ????
Continuez d’acheter vos billets ici ? https://t.co/ZuZrKj1XfW pic.twitter.com/zucYJVwQr4
— Coupe du Monde ? (@fifaworldcup_fr) 19 décembre 2017
On its Facebook page, FIFA wrote that “Moroccans will be numerous in Russia! Fans of the Atlas Lions are among the most important buyers of the 2018 World Cup tickets.”
The association has also encouraged the fans to buy more tickets in order to attend the competition.
The Atlas Lions fans had an eminent role in their team’s qualification to the world tournament. During the World Cup qualifier games, the supporters showed great respect, confidence and support for their team in order to boost their enthusiasm and determination to qualify for the World Cup.
The fans were highly lauded for their support by the Moroccan team, its coach and the FRMF, the official Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
“I am delighted for all the Moroccan fans who have encouraged their national team throughout their appearances,” said Morocco’s team coach Herve Renard.
After a qualifier game against Gabon played on October 7 in Casablanca, Moroccan-Dutch star Hakim Ziyech told the press that “Casablanca’s fans are astonishing.” Morocco defeated Gabon with a 3-0 victory.
Hundreds of Moroccan fans have also followed their team to Cote d’Ivoire on November 11 to cheer on them in their decisive game against the Ivorian Elephants. With the support of Moroccan fans, the Atlas Lions delivered a great performance against the Ivorian team and scored 2 astonishing goals.
