Morocco made history in the 2022 Qatar World Cup after beating and eliminating some of the world’s top teams.
Rabat - Moroccan football player Sofiane Boufal has come forward to refute the claim that he had said he enjoyed seeing Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo cry following his country’s defeat against the Atlas Lions in the quarter-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Boufal took to Instagram to call on people to “not distort” his words, sharing a clip from his interview with Cerfia Foot during which he spoke about Ronaldo’s reaction after his team’s elimination from the World Cup.
When asked about his thoughts regarding the incident, the Atlas Lion said: “With all the respect I have for Cristiano Ronaldo, I would rather him cry than us.” He went on to express his and his team’s happiness and pride for their successful World Cup journey.
However, many international news outlets distorted the Atlas Lions’ statement, reporting that he said he had “enjoyed seeing Cristiano Ronaldo cry,” with many fans shocked that Boufal would make such a remark.
The incident dates back to December 2022, when Morocco pulled off a 1-0 shock win against Ronaldo’s national team in the World Cup’s quarter-finals. The Morocco National Team not only managed to beat and send home one of the world’s football giants but also became the first Arab and African country to reach the tournament’s semi-finals.
After Morocco’s shock win against the European country, Ronaldo left the Al Thumama Stadium in tears as his dream, and probably last chance, to win the World Cup in his career shattered.
The Moroccan squad finished their historic World Cup run in the fourth spot after losing to Croatia in the tournament’s Third-Place Playoff.
Morocco’s World Cup heroics were widely celebrated, especially in Africa and the Arab World.
Riudeiktuy
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Riudeiktuy
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don't cry you are the best remember god would always be there for you
omochris
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You better worry about yourself.Imagine wasting your life on supporting someone who doesn't really care about you doesn't have shame doesn't play beautiful football only cares about money and tapins.
I pity you. Imagine wasting your life hating on someone who is busy making his money and minding his business. And doesn't even know you exist. Try and get a life.
Bazbcmuz
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I pity your miserable and pathetic life.
You better worry about yourself.Imagine wasting your life on supporting someone who doesn't really care about you doesn't have shame doesn't play beautiful football only cares about money and tapins.
Chima92
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If your success in life doesn't attract hat€, envy and jealousy from average low lives then your journey in life hasn't started! C.Ronaldo is a testimony to that!
vaocdeimry
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yes
Mahadnot
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Boufal or Buffalo or what ever you call yourself, you don't even deserve to touch the lace of CR7 boots.. you're just an average player so just keep quiet and focus on your so call football you play...
Ramsonybs1
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Why would he deny this? Ronaldo is a proven cry baby. Everyone knows this. There is no denying it! If he does not score, he gets the coach fired.
That is why your coach can’t win any European trophy 🏆😂💔
Sazcdilmpz
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he should join madrid
GOATLM1030
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Excuse me who are you..
wc semifinalist. morocco beat portugirl
boncdkmnrs
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And what did he achieved in life only playing for average club like Watford, angers
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Imagined someone who played for Watford and Angers eliminating you from the World Cup
ziaceknopt
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Excuse me who are you..
Stickle
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Why would he deny this? Ronaldo is a proven cry baby. Everyone knows this. There is no denying it! If he does not score, he gets the coach fired.
omochris
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Not only u bro ...the third part of this world enjoy seeing how ronaldo was eating his own words he got a big mouth and is too selfish and arrogant ....he think and act like He is God but he is just a clown with a big circus .....raper
You're miserable.
omochris
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Ronaldo got it well deserved
Lost soul.
omochris
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Personaly didn't enjoy those tears since it was a countrys dream but did you all notice nobody really ever trolled Messi after elimination.Maybe Ronaldo does have a serious ego and a trash personality.
I pity your miserable and pathetic life.
hardtruth7
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Not only u bro ...the third part of this world enjoy seeing how ronaldo was eating his own words he got a big mouth and is too selfish and arrogant ....he think and act like He is God but he is just a clown with a big circus .....raper
Keep crying
Bazbcmuz
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Personaly didn't enjoy those tears since it was a countrys dream but did you all notice nobody really ever trolled Messi after elimination.Maybe Ronaldo does have a serious ego and a trash personality.
Rauabcdeoz
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Sorry farmboy his arrogant and selfishness has taken and brought him what your entire family and generation can't afford, cry more[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Ditimtuz
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Not only u bro ...the third part of this world enjoy seeing how ronaldo was eating his own words he got a big mouth and is too selfish and arrogant ....he think and act like He is God but he is just a clown with a big circus .....raper
troll by unknown labour praised by famous player. cry kid
Vowcilt
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And what did he achieved in life only playing for average club like Watford, angers
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cry
Vowcilt
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most of the world enjoy seeing ronaldogoing back home ...his arrogance was on the floor
Vowcilt
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Ronaldo got it well deserved
Vowcilt
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Not only u bro ...the third part of this world enjoy seeing how ronaldo was eating his own words he got a big mouth and is too selfish and arrogant ....he think and act like He is God but he is just a clown with a big circus .....raper
Ziziknyz
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Evil you......Sofiane.
sikaputafernando
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And what did he achieved in life only playing for average club like Watford, angers
yomabceors
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its normal when you are in winning side