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Journalists fight during Morocco's press conference; Brahim Díaz jokes 'I forgot the question'
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Journalists fight during Morocco's press conference; Brahim Díaz jokes 'I forgot the question'

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two journalists clashed verbally during a press conference for the Moroccan national football team.
  • The altercation occurred while Moroccan player Brahim Díaz was answering questions, reportedly over camera framing issues.
  • The incident caused a disruption, leading Díaz to humorously forget his question and the coach to liken the journalists to schoolchildren.

A World Cup press conference took an unusual turn when two journalists erupted into a shouting match while Moroccan midfielder Brahim Díaz was speaking. The incident, captured and widely shared on social media, occurred during a pre-quarterfinal press briefing ahead of Morocco's match against France.

Why are you hitting me? Don't hit me.

— JournalistAccusation during the verbal altercation between two journalists at the press conference.

As the Real Madrid player, a key figure in Morocco's offense, responded to questions, the atmosphere suddenly tensed. Initial murmurs escalated into an open confrontation when one journalist raised his hand for a turn, allegedly blocking the camera frame of another trying to film Díaz. The situation spiraled when the second journalist refused to lower his arm, with witnesses reporting accusations of physical altercations under the chairs.

I've already forgotten the question.

— Brahim DíazMoroccan player's reaction to the journalists' fight during the press conference.

The verbal exchange quickly intensified, forcing security personnel to intervene. Throughout the disruption, Díaz watched with apparent surprise. Once the press conference resumed, the player lightheartedly remarked, "I've already forgotten the question," drawing laughter from attendees. Morocco's coach, Mohamed Wahbi, also commented on the scene, stating, "They looked like children in school."

They looked like children in school.

— Mohamed WahbiMoroccan coach's comment on the behavior of the journalists fighting at the press conference.

Beyond the anecdote, Díaz expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete against France, stating, "I trust my team completely. I am ready. I will meet Kylian (Mbappé) and Aurélien (Tchouaméni) again... but on the field, we are rivals." He emphasized the team's demonstrated mentality and experience, believing they have "everything to prove that we can win." Díaz also downplayed his personal statistics, focusing instead on the team's success: "The most important thing is not assists or goals, but the team. If my assists have helped the team win, that makes me happy."

I trust my team completely. I am ready. I will meet Kylian (Mbappé) and Aurélien (Tchouaméni) again... but on the field, we are rivals.

— Brahim DíazPlayer's confidence ahead of the match against France.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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