Moroccan international Soufiane Boufal, now playing for Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise, took to social media to dismiss rumors about his mother's death. On Thursday, September 11, Boufal posted on InstagraM: «The rumors about my mother's death are unfounded. She is doing well». «Please respect our privacy and refrain from spreading this false information», he urged his followers. Boufal's close bond with his mother drew international attention in 2022, when Morocco delivered a historic performance at the Qatar World Cup. After the team defeated Portugal to become the first African and Arab nation to reach the semi-finals, Boufal celebrated by dancing with his mother on the pitch, a moment captured in viral clips that resonated worldwide.
