One of Holland’s leading newspapers has come under fire for criticizing the love Moroccan soccer players showed their mothers. The article, titled “Stop glorifying mothers,” has sparked outrage and backlash online.

The article was written in response to the celebration of Moroccan football player Soufiane Boufal with his mother on the pitch after their win against Portugal in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals. This marked a milestone for the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, as they became the first African team to reach the semi-finals and the second Muslim team to do so, with the first being Turkey in 2002.

Dutch journalist Rosanne Hertzberger has faced criticism for her article in which she wrote: “Mothers are just people. Also in Morocco… The Moroccan woman is far too much a mother, and nothing else.” Hertzberger’s article, which was published in one of Holland’s leading newspapers, sparked outrage and backlash for its criticism of the love Moroccan soccer players showed their mothers. Many have accused Hertzberger of disrespecting and devaluing the role of mothers and the strong bond between mothers and their children.

The article has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many expressing their disgust and disappointment at the newspaper’s decision to publish such a controversial and offensive piece. Some have called for a boycott of the newspaper and for Hertzberger to be held accountable for her words.

It remains to be seen how the newspaper and Hertzberger will respond to the backlash and criticism they have received. However, the incident has highlighted the importance of respecting and valuing the role of mothers and the strong bond between mothers and their children.