Monterrey Welcomes Moroccans with Open Arms
Translated from Arabic, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Moroccan fans and the national team received a special welcome in the Mexican city of Monterrey.
- The governor of Nuevo León, Samuel García, met with the Moroccan ambassador, discussing economic cooperation and preparations for the World Cup.
- Monterrey welcomed 13 planes carrying thousands of Moroccan fans for the national team's match against the Netherlands.
Monterrey, Mexico, rolled out the red carpet for Moroccan fans and the national team, creating a festive atmosphere ahead of the "Atlas Lions" World Cup match against the Netherlands. Governor Samuel García of Nuevo León personally welcomed the Moroccan ambassador, Abdel Fattah Lebbar, in a gesture highlighting strong bilateral relations.
García shared photos on social media, showing him exchanging jerseys with the ambassador and wearing a hat in the colors of the Moroccan flag. He stated that discussions focused on strengthening economic and investment cooperation between Morocco and Mexico. The governor also emphasized the city's readiness to host the thousands of Moroccan supporters arriving for the tournament.
Monterrey welcomed 13 planes carrying thousands of Moroccan fans.
Monterrey has welcomed 13 aircraft carrying Moroccan fans, underscoring the significant presence and enthusiasm of the North African nation's supporters. García expressed his best wishes for the Moroccan team's upcoming game, noting his delight in receiving a national team jersey as a symbol of the warm reception afforded to Moroccan fans in the host city.
Words cannot describe what I am feeling right now.
Originally published by Hespress in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.