Zakaria Bakkali, the talented 17-year-old footballer from PSV Eindhoven, has officially chosen to represent Belgium instead of Morocco. The young winger revealed his decision to the national coach, Marc Wilmots, a week prior to the announcement. Bakkali expressed that choosing Belgium is a decision of the heart. He has been called up to Marc Wilmots’ squad for the last two qualifying matches for the 2014 World Cup against Croatia and Wales.
ZAKARIA BAKKALI: GOODBYE MOROCCO! BELGIUM, “IT’S THE CHOICE OF THE HEART”
