Racism affects one player in Belgium

Mohamed Al-Wahidi, the father of Moroccan international Zakaria Al-Wahidi, a player for the Olympic national football team, expressed his regret for the racist insults his son was subjected to on social media, after his team, “Genk”, defeated “Anderlecht” (2-1), at the summit of the week. Last of the Belgian League.

Muhammad Al-Wahidi said in a statement to Hesport, “Zakaria played a great match against Anderlecht, which is competing strongly for the league title this season, and contributed to their victory over them, which angered some Anderlecht supporters who lack sportsmanship.”

The same spokesman added: “After the end of the match, we went with family members to have dinner, only to be surprised by dozens of messages from some Anderlecht fans reaching Zakaria via social networking sites, describing him as a ‘monkey’ and a ‘Muslim with a bad smell’, and other words that confirm the low level of their owners.” “.

Al-Wahidi continued: “I contacted the club president and the sporting director in order to defend the player because he is at a young age, and I asked them to protect him from such racist fans, and there will be a reaction from the Genk administration.” He continued: “Zakaria is a very respectable person and a professional player on and off the field. He was a little affected after receiving these messages, but he has a family that supports him and an audience that loves and protects him, and he will have great importance, God willing, in the world of football.”

Zakaria Al-Wahidi, 22 years old, joined Genk last September, and has a contract with him that extends until the summer of 2027. He also played 25 matches with the team in all competitions this season.