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Arab Cup Triumph Sparks a Farewell: Hamdallah Bids International Football Adieu

19 December 2025

Arab Cup Triumph Sparks a Farewell: Hamdallah Bids International Football Adieu
Hamdallah lifts the Arab Cup trophy as he announces retirement from international football.

A Silent Exit: Hamdallah's International Career Comes to a Close

Abderrazak Hamdallah, the Al Shabab striker and Morocco international, announced his retirement from international football, following his role in helping the Atlas Lions clinch the Arab Cup title.

The Moroccan national team lifted the Arab Cup title after winning the final 3-2 against Jordan at Lusail Stadium.

Hamdallah said in interviews, \"I am extremely happy with what we achieved; this is my last game with the Moroccan national team\".

He added, \"I feel immense happiness to end my international career with this tournament; praise be to God for this success\".

He continued, \"I believe this is the right time to retire from international play, while my club career continues\".

He noted, \"The tournament was very tough, but our focus was on lifting it; we deservedly captured the title\".

And he added, \"The road was not easy at all, facing strong World Cup-bound teams, but in the end we secured the Arab Cup title for ourselves\".

Punchline 1: Retirement from international duty? That's a precise strike—goal achieved, clock reset.

Punchline 2: He'll keep chasing goals at club level, with fewer microphones and more coffee breaks between training sessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Hamdallah retire from international football?

He said it was the right moment to end his international career after winning the Arab Cup.

What was the Arab Cup final score and opponent?

Morocco beat Jordan 3-2 at Lusail Stadium.

What is next for Hamdallah?

He will continue his club career with Al Shabab.

Where was the final played?

Lusail Stadium in Qatar.