To play at the World Cup is any player’s dream. The sight of donning your country’s shirt on the biggest stage is a sight and moment to behold. There is emotion and passion within a player, but Morocco winger Nordin Amrabat has given that appetite a whole new dimension.
After suffering concussion in his country’s 0-1 loss to Iran, he again took the field in loss to Portugal, which confirmed Morocco’s exit from the tournament. But his participation in the game against Ronaldo’s side hasn’t gone down well with FIFA. They have described Morocco’s decision to play Amrabat as “questionable”.
“Following the questionable handling of the concussion incident involving the Moroccan player Amrabat during the Morocco-Iran match, FIFA wrote to the Moroccan team doctor to remind him of the importance to adhere to the guidelines that have been communicated,” FIFA said in a statement.
“While the assessment and case management of concussion incidents falls under the sole responsibility of the respective team doctors, FIFA will address this matter with the Moroccan FA and, speaking in general terms, FIFA will monitor closely this matter throughout the competition,” it added.