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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Orme

Morocco goalkeeper causes World Cup confusion after appearing to be subbed before kick-off

Morocco left many baffled during their World Cup clash with Belgium on Sunday after starting goalkeeper Yassine Bounou seemingly disappeared just moments before kick-off.

The African side were attempting to follow-up their respectable 0-0 draw with Croatia with victory against Roberto Martinez 's men at the Al Thumama Stadium. One man who initially remained in the starting line-up from that game was Sevilla stopper Bounou.

The 31-year-old, the usual first-choice for his country, was not a particularly surprising presence on the teamsheet. Things appeared to be going to plan with the 47-capped stopper lining up in the tunnel and then taking part in the pre-match rendition of his country's national anthem.

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