"Why are you hitting me?!" Sparks Fly at Morocco's Press Conference, Star Player Amused

As is customary at the championship, Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi and star forward Brahim Díaz faced the media the day before their match. The coach immediately delivered unfortunate news regarding the health of playmaker Ismael Saibari.

As the 26-year-old striker was answering a question, the press conference was abruptly interrupted by a heated argument between two journalists. According to Foot Mercato, the dispute was between a French and a Moroccan reporter.

"Why are you hitting me?!" one of them shouted across the room. "You're going to get a beating, you brought it on yourself," the other retorted. The reason for the argument, or who initiated it, was not immediately clear.

The loud exchange between the media representatives forced Brahim Díaz to pause his answer, a smile playing on his lips as he observed the situation. The Real Madrid player eventually lightened the mood with a witty remark.

"I've already forgotten the question," joked the Moroccan international, drawing laughter from the assembled journalists. The incident, a video of which quickly went viral on social media, lasted less than a minute before the press conference resumed.