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===Transfer dispute=== |
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Revision as of 13:46, 27 June 2008
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Merouane Zemmama | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hibernian | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of May 9 2008 | |||
Merouane Zemmama (born October 7, 1983) is a Moroccan football player who currently plays for the Scottish Premier League club Hibernian. He joined from Raja Casablanca in August 2006. Zemmama represented his country at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Hibernian career
The diminutive playmaker Zemmama made his debut for Hibernian on 12 August, 2006 in a 0-0 draw at Inverness. He was hailed by manager Tony Mowbray as a new Russell Latapy.[1] His early performances excited the Hibernian fans.[2][3] Zemmama scored his first goal for Hibs in the 2-2 draw with rivals Hearts on 15 October 2006.[4] Zemmama finished the season tied for second in the league in assists with nine,[5] despite missing two months' worth of games due to a hamstring injury.
Outside Football
Zemmama is a dedicated follower of Kabbadi, and watches hours of exported DVD footage of classic encounters. His favourite team is Tamil Nadu, and he can often be heard shouting "KabbadiKabbadiKabbadi" across Albion Place.
He is also a lover of Supernoodles. Every hour on the hour he will double clap his hands and shout "noodletime", and one of his ho's will scurry off to make them.
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Transfer dispute
On 20 August 2006 it was reported that Raja Casablanca were disputing the legality of Zemmama's transfer to Hibernian.[6] Raja stated that the player had signed a contract with them until 2009, which would have precluded him from signing a contract with Hibernian. Rod Petrie refuted the claim that Zemmama had a contract with Raja.[7]
The Moroccan Football Federation announced on August 30 that they had suspended the player pending an investigation into the transfer. FIFA then stated that the player could continue to be selected for Hibs during the investigation.[8]
FIFA then stated that the main allegation - that the international transfer certificate had been forged - is a criminal matter, and they have therefore closed their investigation pending the outcome of enquiries by the Moroccan police.[9]. Media reports have recently suggested that Hibs have paid a fee of €200,000 fee to Raja.[citation needed]
Notes
- ^ Mowbray says Zemmama can be a new Latapy , Edinburgh Evening News, 3 August 2006
- ^ Sons of the desert end Hibs dry spell - Scotland on Sunday, 20 August, 2006
- ^ ZEM'S A GEM Daily Record, 23 August, 2006
- ^ Hibernian 2-2 Hearts BBC Sport, 15 October, 2006
- ^ Assists table SPL official website
- ^ EXCLUSIVE: HIBEES' ZEM DEAL HIJACKED BY MAFIA - Sunday Mail, 20 August, 2006
- ^ Hibees: deal is watertight, Edinburgh Evening News, 21 August 2006
- ^ Zemmama to play despite ban claim, BBC Sport, 30 August 2006
- ^ Fifa closes probe into Zemmama, BBC Sport, 5 September 2006
External links
- Merouanne Zemmama at Soccerbase