Carletto slams Morocco: "World Cup final has to be in Madrid"
Reading Time: 2min | Fri. 06.10.23. | 17:45
Real Madrid boss talked about the 2030 WC ahead of the Royals' La Liga clash with Osasuna
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes that the 2030 World Cup final should take place at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium, despite Morocco's aspirations to host the showdown.
The tournament will be hosted across Morocco, Portugal and Spain, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay hosting three opening matches.
Moroccan Football Federation President Faouzi Lekjaa has declared that he wants the final to be in Casablanca, and it seems there will be a fierce battle between Spain and Morocco for the top event.
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Ancelotti told Marca that he was delighted with the news of the WC 2030 and its co-hosts.
"It is good news for the three countries and although they will not have all the games, I think it is great news and very good for the country. It will be a fantastic tournament. I am very happy," said the Italian tactician ahead of Real Madrid's upcoming La Liga clash with Osasuna.
However, he was firm that the final should be not only in Spain, but at the Real Madrid stadium.
"The World Cup final has to be played in Madrid, because Madrid is the capital of Spain. And it has to be played at the Bernabeu because the Bernabeu is going to be the best stadium in the world. Simply for that reason."
Camp Nou is set to be finished in 2026, and will be able to host around 15,000 more fans than the Bernabeu, while Casablanca plans to build the Grand Stade du Casablanca, which will aim to hold 93,000 viewers, just under 10,000 more than the Bernabeu.
LA LIGA - MATCHDAY
Friday
22.00: (1.43) Ath.Bilbao (4.80) Almeria (7.75)
Saturday
15.00: (3.20) Cadiz (3.40) Girona (2.32)
17.15: (1.34) Real Madrid (5.50) Osasuna (10.0)
19.30: (2.55) Mallorca (3.20) Valencia (3.20)
22.00: (1.94) Sevilla (3.60) Rayo Vallecano (4.50)
Sunday
15.00: (1.68) Villareal (4.00) Las Palmas (6.00)
17.15: (2.04) Atl.Madrid (3.50) Sociedad (4.20)
19.30: (2.90) Alaves (3.00) Betis (2.78)
19.30: (2.19) Celta (3.25) Getafe (3.90)
22.00: (7.50) Granada (4.60) Barcelona (1.46)
***odds are subject to change***
