Brahim Diaz sends heartfelt message to Morocco supporters

Brahim Díaz would forever be in the hearts of the Morocco supporters in years to come as the player who missed the penalty that could have won them the Africa Cup of Nations ( AFCON) om home soil in 2025.

Brahim Diaz sent an emotional and heartfelt message to Morocco supporters following the Atlas Lions’ painful defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The Real Madrid midfielder, who played a key role in Morocco’s impressive run to the final, took to social media to address fans after the disappointment, expressing both his sadness and gratitude for the unwavering support shown throughout the tournament.

In his message, Díaz admitted that the defeat hurt deeply, describing the pain as difficult to put into words. He took responsibility for his part in the final and offered a sincere apology to the Moroccan people.

"It will be hard for me to recover, because this wound doesn't heal easily but I will try. Not for myself, but for everyone who believed in me and for everyone who suffered with me. I will keep going forward until one day I can give you all this love back and become a source of pride for my Moroccan people."

The 24-year-old thanked supporters for their passion, love and belief, noting that their encouragement was felt by the players from the first match to the final whistle of the competition.

He also praised the team’s collective effort and highlighted how special it was to represent Morocco on such a big stage. The midfielder promised that the setback would only make him stronger, vowing to continue working hard and fighting to bring success to the national team in the future.

The message has been widely shared and warmly received by Moroccan fans, many of whom responded with words of encouragement and appreciation to the young midfielder.

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