International Football · Thursday, May 21, 2026
Tunisia: Young talent excluded at father's request
Coach Sabri Lamouchi removed young striker Louey Ben Farhat from the squad for the World Cup following a call from the player's parent.
By Editorial team
Sabri Lamouchi, Tunisia's head coach, revealed that he excluded 19-year-old striker Louey Ben Farhat from his World Cup squad following a request from his father. The latter reportedly believed his son was not ready for a world competition. The coach expressed his dissatisfaction, emphasizing that respect for the Tunisian jersey was paramount. Louey Ben Farhat, born in Germany and currently at Karlsruher SC, represents great promise for Tunisian football.