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Algeria – Rafik Belghali moved after his first call-up: "It's a proud moment"

Algeria – "It's a proud moment": Rafik Belghali opens up

Rafik Belghali is savoring a moment he has always dreamed of: his first call-up to the Algeria national team. The Hellas Verona defender, now summoned by Vladimir Petkovic, reaches a pivotal milestone in his career. Trained in Europe but deeply attached to his roots, he sees this call-up as both an achievement and a duty. On his social media, he shared his joy by writing:

Speaking to L'Équipe, the player delivered even more powerful words, filled with emotion and determination:

These words perfectly reflect the mindset of a player fully aware of the responsibility that awaits him.

His integration into Petkovic's squad comes at a crucial moment, as Algeria prepares for two decisive matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Fired up by this newfound motivation, Belghali now hopes to establish himself with the Fennecs and begin writing the first lines of a promising story in green.