Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has firmly rejected accusations that refereeing decisions favor the national team, saying such claims are aimed at undermining the Atlas Lions whenever they do well.
Regragui responded to the talk around “referee bias” by using a clear expression: “When they want to kill a dog, they say it has rabies.” He explained that this kind of criticism appears when Morocco achieve results, and that it is used to create doubt around the team’s work.
The coach stressed that Morocco focus only on what they can control on the pitch, insisting that the players and staff are working hard and do not rely on outside factors. He added that referees can make mistakes like everyone else, but turning every decision into a conspiracy is unfair.
Regragui also pointed out that Morocco have, at times, been on the wrong side of decisions, yet the team did not look for excuses. Instead, he said, the group remains committed to improving and continuing their progress with calm and responsibility.
His comments come as Morocco continue to attract attention in recent matches, with debate growing in some quarters about refereeing calls. Regragui made it clear that the only answer, in his view, is to keep winning and let performances speak for themselves.
