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Hakim Ziyech recalled by Morocco for World Cup warmup games

Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech, left, challenges for the ball with Southampton's Moussa Djenepo during the English Premier League soccer match between Southampton and Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)

Hakim Ziyech was recalled to the Morocco squad Monday for World Cup warmup games, ending a year of exile after the Chelsea winger fell out with then-coach Vahid Halilhodzic.

Ziyech's dispute with Halilhodzic was a factor in the Moroccan soccer federation's decision to fire the Bosnian coach last month despite leading the team through qualifying for the World Cup.

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