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Rabat — Morocco’s King Mohammed VI sent a condolences message to the family of Moroccan footballer Ahmed Faras, following his death today.
In the letter, the King said that he had learned with great emotion and deep sorrow of the death of one of Morocco’s former legendary footballers.
The monarch extended his heartfelt condolences to all members of the late’s family, his loved ones, friends of the deceased, and his admirers.
He also expressed His sincere compassion to the national sports family, particularly to Chabab Mohammedia football club, following the loss of one of Morocco’s greatest football stars.
Speaking of the player’s performance, the King noted how Faras contributed, through his exceptional talent, to the prominence of national football on both continental and international levels during the 1960s and 1970s.
He particularly recalled that the late was the first Moroccan player to win the African Ballon d’Or in 1975 and also contributed to the national team’s triumph during the Africa Cup of Nations in 1976.
Faras had noble human qualities and showed sincere patriotism in defending the national colors, making him a model to follow, the King noted.
Morocco’s football family received the news with deep sorrow for the loss of one of its iconic footballers, who died today after a battle with illness.
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