A Brazilian player has been stranded in Beni Mellal for three weeks without money or a passport
In a serious incident that tarnishes the reputation of the national championship, young Brazilian player Weverson de Oliveira Batista (23 years old) is facing a difficult humanitarian situation in Beni Mellal, having found himself stuck for over 21 days in harsh conditions, following unfulfilled promises from a local club that had invited him to join.
The story began on August 17, 2025, when the player arrived in Morocco from Brazil with a travel ticket sent to him by the club. He was welcomed upon arrival and was promised a professional contract. Indeed, he participated in a training session on August 18, but things soon took a turn for the worse, as he was marginalized and excluded from training starting August 20, without any explanation or commitment from the party that had invited him.
Worse still, the player fell victim to fraud after being swindled out of €501.58 on the pretext of buying a return ticket to his country. However, this never materialized, leaving him alone and without financial resources. His suffering increased as he could no longer afford food because his digital banking card was not accepted, forcing him to rely on empty promises and meager assistance that did not cover his needs.
The tragedy peaked on September 11 when the player decided to leave Beni Mellal for Casablanca, only to find himself surprised by the seizure of his passport and being barred from leaving due to unpaid accommodation fees, despite the fact that his arrival and housing were arranged by the club and not at his personal expense. Thus, the player ended up stranded: without a contract, without money, and without travel documents.
Brazilian lawyer and FIFA agent Renan Coelho Costa confirmed that he has officially sought help from the Brazilian embassy in Rabat to rescue his client, emphasizing that what happened constitutes a dangerous precedent that affects the reputation of Moroccan football.
The pressing question remains: where is the National Professional Football League in relation to such unethical practices? How can such violations be allowed to tarnish Morocco’s football image?
Today, this issue is no longer just a sports matter; it has become a humanitarian concern, awaiting urgent intervention to end the suffering of a player who came merely to fulfill his dream of professionalism, only to find himself trapped in a nightmare.
