CAN – “That’s not a question”: Regragui clashes after the final
CAN 2025: Regragui erupts at journalist during press conference
The defeat in the final against Senegal left deep scars for Morocco, and the post-match press conference was a stark reflection of that. Clearly affected by the 0-1 loss in extra time, Walid Regragui found himself at the center of a heated exchange when a journalist bluntly questioned him about a possible resignation, referencing both the team’s style of play and the missed penalty at the end of the match.
One question too many, a curt response
The coach’s reaction was immediate—curt and unfiltered:
“That’s not a question. Next. Which Moroccan media are you from!?”
Still, Regragui did not shy away from responsibility, fully accepting the defeat:
“When there is failure, you have to accept and own it. It’s the coach’s fault, that’s all… These were my choices, I stand by them, but when you lose, you’re always wrong.”
Already visibly tense on the bench during the final, the coach leaves this CAN 2025 campaign frustrated, knowing just how close he came to glory. Despite a solid run to the final, the debate about his future is now reignited.
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