Tears of happiness with Nordin and Sofyan Amrabat: ‘It’s unbelievable that I can experience this as a brother’ | 2022 football world cup

It didn’t take long before the first tears flowed at Nordin Amrabat. “I am so emotional and so proud. Almost crying. My parents also cried.” And then he lets his emotions run wild. ,,The last four of the world, the semi-finals at the World Cup. It is really incredible,” says the former international of Morocco, who gives his brother a kiss on the forehead.

His younger brother symbolizes Morocco, which fights for people and fatherland. “I don’t even know if we dared to dream this. It is unbelievable. Maybe we don’t play the best football, but we do it on team spirit.”

Morocco only conceded one goal in the entire World Cup and that was also due to their own actions. “It had to come from very deep against Portugal,” said Sofyan, who took a vitamin shot in the hospital to recover better. “My legs were already heavy before the game. This was really a battlefield. “, don’t get ahead. Portugal had an easy match against Switzerland (6-1 win, ed.). We fought for 120 minutes and all walked 15 kilometers.” Morocco won against Spain on penalties.

The Fiorentina midfielder continues. ,,People don’t always realize it, but it is so very hard so many games in four days. You cannot fully recover in that short period of time, so you do everything you can to do so.”

Nordin listens with pride and still looks on emotionally. “I am really speechless. Have goosebumps. May I experience this as a brother. It is unbelievable.” Sofyan: ,,Nordin deserves it too. He helps me in my career. He is a great example to me.” And then both Amrabat brothers stand in front of the camera in tears.

Who will meet Morocco in the semi-final will become clear later tonight. France and England play against each other at 8 p.m. Sofyan Amrabat doesn’t care. “We will do everything we can to win and reach that final.”

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