Morocco carry a continent again
Four years ago Morocco were the story of the World Cup. Now they are a seed, a contender, a side other countries sit down and study. That is heavier to carry than surprise ever was.
They landed in a brutal group with Brazil, Scotland and Haiti. Their travelling support will not care one bit. From the first whistle the stands turn red and loud, wherever the team plays.
We are not here to be liked. We are here to win.
The talent is real and so is the belief. The only question is whether a group this hard lets them settle into a rhythm.
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