Overview
- Andres Iniesta will not become Morocco’s sporting director after negotiations broke down over salary, according to Marca.
- The Moroccan federation had prepared an embargoed announcement on Iniesta’s appointment but never released it, fueling confusion in reporting.
- Walid Regragui’s departure was confirmed on Thursday, ending his tenure as national team coach.
- Under‑20 coach Mohamed Ouahbi has been appointed to lead the senior side heading into the 2026 World Cup.
- Xavi Hernández declined the immediate manager role, citing limited preparation time before the tournament, while separate talks with Jorge Sampaoli were reported to have fallen through.