In an interview with the Belgian daily Le Soir, Thomas Meunier shared his thoughts on the issue of dual nationals in football, a topic particularly relevant to Morocco in recent years. He believes that these decisions are not solely driven by sporting considerations but are deeply influenced by the education and cultural ties of the players. Meunier emphasizes that players will always gravitate toward what represents them most: their family name and the values passed down by their parents and grandparents. He even mentions Morocco as an example, highlighting the Atlas Lions\u2019 ability to compete with top European teams and attract talents from the diaspora.<\/p>\n\n
Meunier explains that the decision of dual nationals is often more about personal identity than sporting opportunities: \u201cIt\u2019s not a sporting matter. It all depends on the education they\u2019ve received.\u201d He notes that the cultural influence from family is often stronger than any opportunism related to football. \u201cWhen you have equal choices, you will always turn to what represents you,\u201d he adds. According to him, players are drawn to what reflects their own identity, whether that\u2019s rooted in family or in religion.<\/p>\n\n
In the case of Morocco, Meunier observes that the country has become a strong footballing nation, capable of competing with Europe\u2019s best teams.<\/p>\n\n
He further adds that today, players are no longer motivated solely by opportunism but are driven by a deeper connection to their roots. While he does express some ambivalence about players choosing national teams of countries they\u2019ve had limited exposure to, he ultimately understands why someone would turn to their heritage when faced with two teams of equal quality.<\/p>\n\n
\u201cI can understand that between two national teams of the same caliber, you turn to your roots,\u201d he concludes.<\/p>\n\n
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