Iniesta on the Moroccan Stage: Could a Legend Shape Morocco's Football Future?
18 January 2026
Iniesta's Moroccan Prospective Role
A Moroccan newspaper reported on Sunday a surprise about the possibility that Andres Iniesta, the Barcelona legend, could work in Morocco.
Hespress said Iniesta could take a position with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation in the near future.
Morocco values the Spaniard's expertise and believes he could help boost the country's football development.
After months of talks, Iniesta was invited as a guest of honor to attend the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal in Rabat on Sunday evening, and he is open to hearing the proposal.
Morocco reached the final by defeating Nigeria on penalties, while Senegal overcame Egypt in the semi-finals.
The final was set for 20:00 local time in Rabat, as fans awaited a dramatic showdown between the two North African powerhouses.
Punchline 1: If Iniesta signs on, expect the ball to start taking etiquette lessons—precise timing and classy passes become the default.
Punchline 2: Morocco's football surface just got a legend-friendly upgrade; the headlines might need sunglasses to handle all that shine.
