Moroccan referee Javad Badda has responded to Algerian commentator Hafid Deraji after Deraji spoke about the absence of any congratulatory message from CAF and FIFA to Senegal.
Deraji had raised the issue publicly, saying that neither CAF nor FIFA had congratulated Senegal, in remarks that quickly circulated on social media and sparked wide debate among fans.
Badda reacted with a direct message, addressing Deraji’s comments and rejecting the way the topic was presented. His response, shared online accompanied by an image, drew fresh reactions and kept the discussion going.
The exchange between the referee and the well-known commentator has since dominated conversations among Arab football followers, with many weighing in on the comments and on the role of football bodies in acknowledging national team achievements.
