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Mourinho's World Cup Final Pick: Bernabeu or Lisbon?
11 Sep
Summary
- Mourinho expressed a personal wish for the 2030 World Cup final in Lisbon.
- He cited the Santiago Bernabeu as the ideal venue due to its historic significance.
- Moroccan federation president's claim about hosting the final was refuted by FIFA.
Jose Mourinho, manager of Real Madrid, has offered his perspective on the location for the 2030 World Cup final. He stated that while he personally wishes the match to be held in Lisbon, he acknowledged the Santiago Bernabeu as a more fitting venue due to its rich history and the legendary players who have graced its pitch. Mourinho's comments followed remarks made by Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Lekjaa had asserted that the Grand Stade Hassan II, a stadium currently under construction in Morocco, would host the 2030 World Cup final. However, FIFA has officially refuted these claims, stating that no promises have been made regarding the final venue. The decision, according to FIFA, will be made at a later, appropriate time, dismissing the federation president's assertion.
