Morocco’s World Cup Dream: can Qatar’s ‘Rocky’ land another knockout blow?
Host Adam Leventhal and The Athletic's Abi Paterson explore Morocco's historic run to the World Cup semi-finals at Qatar 2022 with a coach who was only appointed in August of this year.
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Show Notes
Morocco made history when they beat Portugal as they became the first African side to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup, and this incredible team aren't done yet.
Adam Leventhal hosts a special episode of The Athletic Football Podcast as we dive deep into the story of the 'Rocky' of the World Cup, a name given to them by their coach Walid Regragui.
The identity of Moroccans, what it means to have an African nation at this stage of the World Cup, and why the Moroccan players have been hugging their mums after matches are topics all discussed on this edition.
Abi Paterson speaks to The Athletic's Jay Harris, Luke Bosher and many Moroccan fans. While out in Casablanca, Jacob Whitehead helps build the picture of the impact of this Moroccan success in their homeland.
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