Club World Cup winning coach, Ancelotti hails Morocco

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Carlos Ancelotti
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco

The ability of Morocco to host great sporting event has been hailed by Carlos Ancelotti, the Italian coach of Real Madrid who on Saturday night, won his ninth title following Real Madrid’s success at the Club World Cup in Rabat.

He could not hide the satisfaction of having achieved his ninth title with Real Madrid.

“We are improving and this title is going to give us a boost to fight for everything that remains, which we are going to do. 

“We have had a fantastic atmosphere. The people and the fans have respected us. We are delighted to be here. We leave very happy.”

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