Football: Rachad Fettal chooses Spain... and turns his back on Morocco!

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·21 September 2025

Football: Rachad Fettal chooses Spain... and turns his back on Morocco!

The debate between the Moroccan and Spanish football federations over young talents of Moroccan origin has resurfaced.Young forward Rachad Fettal, a player for Real Madrid's reserve team, Castilla, has decided to represent Spain, sending shockwaves through Moroccan supporters.This decision comes after several media outlets reported that Fettal was ready to answer the call of the "Atlas Lions" and participate in the upcoming U-20 World Cup in Chile, scheduled for later this year.Rachad Fettal began his career in the youth teams of Almería, gradually climbing every rung until reaching the first team. He made his La Liga debut on December 3, 2023, against Real Betis, before joining Real Madrid Castilla in the last summer transfer window to continue his development.