Podemos Calls for Morocco's Removal from World Cup Organization
Pablo Fernández, the co-spokesperson of Podemos, made headlines on Wednesday by demanding the expulsion of Morocco from the organization of the 2030 World Cup, labeling the nation as a "dictatorship" that undermines Spain's sovereignty. His remarks come in the wake of a recent migration crisis in Ceuta, which has heightened tensions between Spain and Morocco.
In his statements shared on social media and during an interview with Cuatro, Fernández asserted that Spain should hold the tournament exclusively with Portugal, arguing that Morocco should not even be allowed to compete, just like any other dictatorship. He emphasized that Morocco is a "dictatorship that does not respect human rights" and holds responsibility for fatalities during what he described as a "political operation orchestrated against Spain," referring to the recent migration crisis that unfolded last Thursday.
This call mirrors sentiments expressed by Nahuel González, a leader within IU and a member of the Sumar coalition in Congress. González echoed Fernández's concerns, suggesting that Spain should not share the World Cup with a country that exploits desperate individuals for its own geostrategic interests, referring specifically to Morocco's actions. Sumar is advocating for Congress to address the appropriateness of Spain's partnership with Morocco in hosting the World Cup and is urging the government to collaborate with FIFA, the Spanish Football Federation, and Portugal on this matter.
These declarations from Podemos coincided with a report from _The Times_, which indicated that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has proposed that Morocco host the World Cup final in exchange for support to maintain his position.
As reported by eldebate.com.
