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Bouadi’s decision will haunt France for a long time
A tone of regret and regret dominated the French media’s coverage of Moroccan player Ayoub Bouadi’s performance in the Atlas Lions’ 1-1 draw against Brazil in the opening campaign of both teams at the 2026 World Cup.
French newspapers and media unanimously agreed that the French team had “lost an exceptional talent” after the 18-year-old chose to represent Morocco despite a career with France’s under-21 youth teams.
French radio station RMC said Bouadi “is a talent who has stolen the spotlight from the French national team and is on his way to cheering the Lions of Atlas for many years”, adding that the player “surprised everyone at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, paving the way for a strong comeback, rebounding six times and shooting 9 percent with remarkable composure”. which reflected a distinct sense of heavy loss.
Big regret
The French website “Foot Mercato” openly expressed regret, saying: “France have lost a player who has all the qualifications to secure a long-term starting place for the Roosters”, noting that Bouadi “touched the ball 89 times, the highest in the match”.
French newspaper L’Equipe gave him an 8 out of 10 and ranked him among the best, stressing that “Casemiro was helpless and succumbed to the vitality of Bouadi, who chose Morocco after captaining the Roosters youth team.
The praise was not limited to the French media, as British newspaper Football London described him as “rejecting France’s pre-tournament invitation to commit his international future to Morocco, and he showed remarkable maturity and high technical skill”.
Spanish newspaper Marca saw him as “the player Real Madrid need in midfield”, while French analyst Daniel Riolo confirmed that Bouadi “has proven himself to be a leader and has all the ingredients to join a big club this summer”.
The French website “West France” followed the reactions of the social sites, saying: “The European press is completely captivated by Bouadi’s crazy performance against Brazil,” as France’s grief grows over the loss of a talent who could have bolstered the Roosters’ ranks for many years, but chose satin colors willingly. for a long time.
