Morocco v Spain - Tue 6th Dec, 15:00 | Round of 16 | World Cup 2022

[SebastianBlue]

Why in the top left corner are Morocco represented by MAR?

"Why is Morocco 'MAR'? While the country's English name is Morocco, it's known as Maroc in French. According to a 2018 report from Slate, even though the official languages of the country are Arabic and Tamazight, French continues to have a powerful position there as a holdover from the colonial era."

I'd imagine they would like it to be ALM for their Arabic name Al-Mamlaka al-Maghribiya (though, I am sure that would cause some conflicts with other Arabic-dominate nations).

 

[Kinkladze's crazy skills]

I said something similar in the last England match thread (I consider both halves equal). ;-)

You'll be dressed up like Two Face from Batman, with your half England half Spain top for the final... Don't forget your half and half scarf :)

 

[knuckles]

Why in the top left corner are Morocco represented by MAR?

This is because of the large French influence in the country, whilst the official languages of the country are Arabic and Berber. The French word for Morocco is Maroc - and the abbreviation MAR is therefore used for sporting events and as the official country code.

 

[Gray]

Spain have not alternative way to play. England switched to a long ball game against Senegal and it paid off straight away.

 

[theres only one carlito]

This is because of the large French influence in the country, whilst the official languages of the country are Arabic and Berber. The French word for Morocco is Maroc - and the abbreviation MAR is therefore used for sporting events and as the official country code.

Indeed

 

[jimharri]

Wonder what the Franco loyalists make of Williams in a Spanish shirt?

 

[MCFC1993]

That Cheddira is shite.

 

[remember arthur mann]

Wonder what the Franco loyalists make of Williams in a Spanish shirt?

Don't know but he's a shit Daniel James.

 

[SebastianBlue]

You'll be dressed up like Two Face from Batman, with your half England half Spain top for the final... Don't forget your half and half scarf :)

Nah, I just wear one of these. ;-)

 

[Gray]

Judging by the quality on show we will be lucky to see a penalty converted.