Morocco’s football federation (FMRF) has protested to the world governing body Fifa about the refereeing during Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final defeat by defending champions France in Qatar.
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The FMRF is unhappy that Mexican referee Cesar Ramos failed to award a penalty in the first half to the North Africans when Theo Hernandez made contact with Sofiane Boufal in the area.
Instead of awarding a spot-kick, which several neutrals felt was appropriate, Ramos instead booked winger Boufal for a foul.
The Moroccans were also unhappy that the hauling down of substitute Selim Amallah as he awaited the delivery of a set piece also failed to prompt another look from officials.
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The first African and Arab team to contest a World Cup semi-final, Morocco lost 2-0 after an early goal by left-back Hernandez was followed by a late strike from substitute Randal Kolo Muani.
