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11:03 – June 28, 2024
The rumor Brand on the choice of the Santiago-Bernabéu in Madrid to host the 2030 World Cup final fizzled out. The Madrid newspaper was immediately taken over by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the FRMF. The three host countries, namely Morocco, Spain and Portugal, have not yet decided anything on this subject.
Citing anonymous sources, the Spanish media reported on Wednesday that FIFA wants to hold the final in Real Madrid’s home ground, believing that the two parties would be in negotiations to find an agreement, which would be easy to reach thanks to the “excellent relations” between Florentino Perez, president of Real, and Gianni Infantino, boss of world football.
This is, in summary, what the media known to be close to Madrilenians said. It did not take long for the Moroccan side to react to this rumor, especially as the Kingdom will seek to highlight the future ultra-modern Benslimane stadium, not far from Casablanca.
In a statement to the press, Fouzi Lekjaa reestablished the truth. “No decision has been made. Morocco itself has not yet decided whether it wants to play the final or the opening match.” First, the three hosts must file the Bid Book (file) no later than July 31, 2024. In the event of disagreement on any point, FIFA will decide as a last resort.
“Morocco has not yet decided whether to organize the final or the opening match (…) It has sufficient arguments to obtain what it decides”. This puts an end to the new crusade. Brand.
It is clear that this rumor has been widely relayed by the national media, which do not even use the conditional. There comes a time when trial balloons must be taken with a grain of salt.
