Real Madrid and Morocco star Brahim Diaz has offered a sincere apology to the Moroccan public following his penalty miss in the AFCON final against Senegal, a critical error that played a role in the host nation’s defeat.
In a poignant message shared through Fabrizio Romano on Monday, Diaz conveyed the emotional toll of the loss, stating: “My soul hurts. I dreamed of this title thanks to all the love you all gave me, every message, every show of support that made me feel I wasn’t alone. I fought with everything I had, with my heart above all else.”
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The winger refused to make excuses for the outcome and instead held himself accountable for the result, declaring: “Yesterday I failed and I take full responsibility. I apologise from the bottom of my heart.”
While describing the experience as a “wound that doesn’t heal easily,” Diaz vowed to use the setback as motivation for future success.
He expressed his commitment to his national team and supporters, asserting: “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.”
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