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After days of silence, the French Football Federation has commented on the controversy surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, a match that intensified in its final minutes and sparked widespread discussions.
In exclusive statements to Ouest-France, French Federation President Philippe Diallo affirmed that the events during the final do not diminish the significant achievement Morocco made in terms of organization and infrastructure. Diallo described the Moroccan edition as “extraordinary,” though it experienced temporary incidents that disrupted the overall harmony of the final, affecting both players and fans alike.
The French official noted that the tension in the final minutes was palpable, characterizing the scenes as “almost descending into chaos,” which presented a partially negative image of the tournament’s conclusion, without undermining the event’s organizational value.
Regarding the controversy surrounding officiating decisions, Diallo emphasized that such discussions are “a natural part of football,” adding that talking about refereeing decisions post-match is not merely a negative discourse but rather a part of social interaction among fans and is present in all major tournaments.
In summary, as per the French Federation’s view, Morocco successfully organized a historic edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, despite the charged moments that accompanied its conclusion, which will not overshadow the event’s positive image.
