World Cup 2022: Morocco Launches Protests to FIFA Over Semis Referee

• Morocco's FA has lodged an official protest against Mexican referee Cesar Ramos
• The Atlas Lions approached world football governing body FIFA about the official
• At the heart of the complaint is alleged contact between players in the danger area

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FMRF) has lodged a massive protest with FIFA, over decisions made by referee Cesar Ramos during their World Cup semi-final clash with France.

France defeated the Atlas Lions 2-0 to reach the final of the global showpiece, but the match referee has been called out.

The FMRF claims the match referee failed to award a penalty to the Atlas Lions, after Theo Hernandez allegedly made contact with Sofiane Boufal in the danger area.

In a statement released on Thursday, the FMRF confirmed that an official complaint had been made with the world football governing body.

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The statement reads, as per The Week:

“The FMRF has written to the relevant body to review the refereeing decisions that deprived the Moroccan team of two penalties that were indisputable in the view of several refereeing specialists."

The statement further claims the FMRF was 'astonished' that the video assistant referee did not offer any intervention.

The Atlas Lions still have one match left in Qatar, when they lock horns with Croatia in Saturday’s third-place playoff.

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Morocco were one of the surprise packages of the tournament, as they made history by becoming the first African nation to reach the semi-finals.

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Hakim Ziyech took to Instagram to express gratitude to his countrymen for their support, assuring them the team are not done yet, as they look towards Saturday's match against Croatia.

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Reigning champions France are scheduled to face off against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the final on Sunday, December 18.

Les Bleus advanced to the final round after beating giant-killers Morocco in the semi-finals on Wednesday night.