Hamdallah Faces Wave of Ridicule and Criticism After "Strange Incident" Against Oman

The action taken by Abderrazak Hamdallah towards an Omani national team defender sparked widespread ridicule and criticism on social media, following his red card in the Moroccan B team's match during the second round of the Arab Cup group stage.

A large segment of fans considered Hamdallah's intervention "irresponsible" and "unfitting for a player of his age," believing that his experience and age should have dictated greater composure, especially in a decisive match for progression to the next round.

Moroccan fans strongly attacked the player after the incident, deeming his behavior to have brought a wave of widespread ridicule and criticism due to his irresponsibility on the field.

In contrast, others viewed this incident as confirmation of a widely held opinion among observers who have long asserted that the player is unable to add any value to the national team. They pointed out that the significant calls for his inclusion in the past, which peaked before the 2022 World Cup, were misplaced, evidenced by his then-below-average performance.

Other fans also recalled that a number of Moroccan national team coaches over the past years had decided to exclude him for technical and disciplinary reasons. However, continuous public pressure sometimes forced his name into contention. Yesterday's incident reignited the old debate about his entitlement to wear the national jersey, given his declining form and advancing age.

Another group emphasized that calling up Hamdallah has become "futile," and that the current phase requires giving opportunities to new faces capable of providing consistent performance and greater discipline.