“My soul hurts” – Moroccan star takes full responsibility after loss to Senegal
Breaking News: Moroccan international and Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz has issued an emotional public statement following his missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final, a moment that proved pivotal in Morocco’s 1–0 defeat to Senegal.
In a heartfelt message posted on social media, Díaz expressed deep sorrow and took full responsibility for the outcome. “My soul hurts,” he wrote, acknowledging the pain of letting down supporters who believed in the team’s historic dream of lifting the continental title.
The 26‑year‑old explained that the love and support he received from Moroccan fans throughout the tournament gave him strength, but that the wound from this loss would not heal easily. He also apologized “from the bottom of my heart” to everyone affected by the heartbreaking result.
Despite the setback, Díaz vowed to keep pushing forward—not for himself, but “for everyone who believed in me and for everyone who suffered with me.” He pledged to one day repay the love and become a source of pride for the Moroccan people.
The penalty miss came after a highly controversial moment late in the final, where Senegal briefly walked off the pitch in protest before the spot‑kick was taken. After missing his chance, Morocco went on to concede in extra time, giving Senegal their second AFCON title in history.
Key Points
Brahim Díaz apologised after a crucial penalty miss in the AFCON final against Senegal. He accepted full responsibility and admitted it will be hard to recover emotionally. Díaz wrote that he will continue to push forward for fans and his fellow Moroccans. Morocco’s title dream ended with a 1–0 extra‑time loss in a final marked by controversy.
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