Belamri to Regragui: 'You were a leader before you were a coach and a source of inspiration for an entire generation of players'

Youssef Belammari, a Moroccan national team player, expressed his gratitude to Walid Regragui for his significant efforts in developing football in Morocco, affirming that Regragui was a leader before he became coach of the "Atlas Lions."

Belammari shared a post on his official Instagram account, stating: "Today, I write these words carrying much gratitude and appreciation for our national coach Walid Regragui. You granted me an honor that will remain eternal in my career: wearing the Moroccan national team jersey and defending the colors of my beloved country."

He continued: "It wasn't just a fleeting football experience; it was a stage full of lessons, trust, and belief in our abilities as players. Under your leadership, we lived historical moments that will remain etched in the memory of all Moroccans. Your achievements in the World Cup made the world applaud Moroccan football."

Belammari added: "I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your trust, and for everything you personally offered me, whether with Fath Union Sport or with the national team, and for the great work you put in to develop football in our country. You were a leader before you were a coach, and an inspiration to a whole generation of players."

He concluded: "I wish you all the best in your future path, and you will always remain part of a beautiful story we lived together in the national team jersey. Dima Maghrib (Always Morocco)."