Real Madrid invite Morocco earthquake victim to join the academy

Real Madrid invited a young fan who is a Morocco earthquake victim to join the academy.

The Moroccan teenager fan, Adul Rahim Awida – the young Los Blancos fan – lost five family members in the earthquake.

He appeared in a heartbreaking video crying into his Los Blancos shirt after losing his family goes viral.

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Real Madrid invite Morocco earthquake victim to join the academy

The interview occurred after a tragic earthquake, measured at 6.8 magnitude, killed over 2,500 people and injured thousands more in the region. The earthquake is the biggest to have hit the African nation in over 120 years.

Speaking to Al-Arabiya, the 14-year-old tearfully described the horror of losing his mother, father, two siblings, and grandfather.

In the interview, Awida discusses his desire to fulfill his ‘father’s dream’ and study to become a doctor or a teacher’ but could not hold back his tears memorizing the terrific tragedy.

He used the Madrid shirt to dry his tears, which was emotional for audiences.

According to reports, the club was keen to reach and support the teenager. 

The 14-year-old paused his interview to wipe his tears on his Real Madrid shirt when describing his plans for the future without his family
Real Madrid invite Morocco earthquake victim to join the academy

The Spanish club is thought to have offered the boy support and flown him to Spain to join La Fabrica, where he will play football alongside studying. 

As the interview gained traction on X, Real are said to have reached out to the station, who passed on the contact details of Awida’s uncle. 

Real Madrid issued support for Morocco

Club president Florentino Perez previously issued a missive of support for the nation in the wake of the disaster.

The statement read: ‘Real Madrid C.F., its president and Board of Directors express their deepest concern and solidarity with the victims of the earthquake in Morocco in recent hours.

Our club extends its condolences to the families of the deceased and all the Moroccan people.

‘Likewise, we wish the injured a speedy recovery and we transmit all of our strength and affection.’

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