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Ex-West Ham star Nayef Aguerd speaks out after airport attack

Ex-West Ham star Nayef Aguerd speaks out after airport attack
Ex-West Ham star Nayef Aguerd speaks out after airport attackElyxandro Cegarra / PsnewZ / Bestimage / Profimedia

Ex-West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd has opened up about a frightening incident at Marseille Provence Airport, where he was attacked by an overzealous fan while waiting to fly to Morocco for national team duty.

The 29-year-old confirmed reports circulating online that the fan, who initially asked for a selfie, suddenly attempted to slap him before being arrested. 

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Aguerd reassured supporters on social media that he was unharmed despite the unsettling encounter. 

"I want to reassure everyone following the information that has been circulating for the past few hours. I was indeed assaulted at Marignane airport while waiting for my flight to join the Moroccan national team," he posted.

"Fortunately, it was more of a scare than anything else, and everything was quickly resolved thanks to the intervention of security personnel and law enforcement. Everything is now in the hands of the police. 

“I'm doing well, and I'm now focused on what matters most to me: playing for OM and representing my country with pride. Let's always be calm and respectful. Life goes on."