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Morocco’s Embassy in France Seeks Legal Action Over Alleged Flag Desecration

Morocco’s Embassy in France has filed a formal complaint with French authorities after the burning and desecration of the Moroccan flag during celebrations following the Atlas Lions’ World Cup 3-0 victory over Canada. In a statement issued Monday, the embassy said the incidents occurred on the night of July 4 in the Quatre-Chemins district of Aubervilliers, near Paris, after Morocco qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Vid…

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On Saturday, after Morocco's success in the 8th final, a Moroccan flag was allegedly "brought, burned and torn publicly" by individuals "from Algerian origin".

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The Embassy of Morocco in France announced this Monday the filing of a complaint for "flag outrage" and "incitement to hatred" after incidents on Saturday evening in the Quatre-Chemins district, between Aubervilliers and Pantin, in Seine-Saint-Denis. The facts occurred after Morocco qualified for the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup thanks to its victory against Canada (3-0). Videos widely relayed on social networks show several individuals …

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The Embassy of Morocco in France claims to have filed a complaint after incidents in Aubervilliers during the celebrations of the Lions de l'Atlas qualifying for the quarter finals of the 2026 World Cup. It refers to people who claimed their Algerian origin, while no official confirmation has yet been given by the French authorities. The celebrations of Morocco's victory against Canada in the eighth of the finals of the 2026 World Cup continue t…

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After Morocco-Canada, the diplomatic representation denounces the incidents that occurred on Saturday 4 July in the Quatre-Chemins district, where the national emblem was torn, burned and torn, as well as intimidations against women wearing the lions' jersey of Atlas. The post Outrage of the Moroccan flag in Aubervilliers: The Embassy of Morocco in France complains appeared first on Media24 - Number one of Moroccan economic information.

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Le Figaro broke the news in Paris, France on Monday, July 6, 2026.
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