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Rabat – Spanish journalist and television commentator Alfredo Duro Orejón has spoken out after sharply criticizing the absence of Real Madrid players from Spain’s World Cup squad while praising Morocco’s growing influence in football.
Taking to his Instagram account, Duro expressed disbelief that not a single Real Madrid player was included in Spain’s squad for the upcoming international tournament.
He repeated the point several times, insisting that such a situation should never occur at a club of Madrid’s stature.
For Duro, the reason for just an unjustifiable absence of Madrid representatives cannot be attributed to conspiracy theories or other outside excuses. Instead, he argued, the problem is Real Madrid’s declining culture, its recruitment, squad planning, and long‑term sporting project.
“This cannot happen at Real Madrid,” he said, stressing that the club must reflect on why its players are no longer central to the national team.
Criticism of Madrid’s sporting model
The veteran commentator questioned whether Madrid’s transfer policy and squad construction have moved too far away from producing or signing Spanish talent capable of playing for the national side.
He suggested that the club needs to rethink its sporting direction and make structural changes to ensure its players return to the international stage.
Real Madrid has historically provided key figures for Spain, from Iker Casillas and Sergio Ramos to Xabi Alonso.
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The current absence marks a break with tradition and raises questions about the club’s identity and future strategy.
Duro’s remarks gained extra traction after a clip showed him praising Morocco’s football progress and the Atlas Lions’ fighting spirit. His words quickly spread on social media, earning him warm reactions from Moroccan fans.
The debate sparked by Duro goes beyond one squad list. It raises questions about Real Madrid’s current sporting model and whether the club has lost its connection to the Spanish national team.
For decades, Madrid players were central to Spain’s success. Their absence now suggests a shift in priorities, with more focus on international stars than on building a Spanish core.
At the same time, Morocco’s growing presence in global football continues to attract attention. Recognition from figures like Duro adds to the sense that the Atlas Lions are no longer outsiders but part of the main conversation in international football.
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