Gilali Gribi, the first Moroccan referee to participate in the World Cup, has passed away after a long illness. He is considered one of the most prominent figures in the history of Moroccan football refereeing. Gribi was the first Moroccan referee to participate in the World Cup, having been selected as an assistant referee for the 1994 US World Cup.
What happened?
Gilali Gribi, the former Moroccan international referee, has passed away after a long illness, at the age of 74. He is considered the first Moroccan referee to participate in the World Cup.
Why does this matter for Morocco?
Gilali Gribi is one of the most prominent figures in the history of Moroccan football refereeing. He contributed to raising the reputation of the Moroccan referee on the international level.
What comes next?
Gilali Gribi will remain a legendary name in the history of Moroccan refereeing. His legacy will be preserved in Moroccan football.
What did the Moroccan Football Federation say?
The Moroccan Football Federation confirmed that the late Gribi will remain one of the legendary names in the history of Moroccan refereeing, due to the achievements he made that contributed to raising the reputation of the Moroccan referee on the international level.
