I looked up this today. Come on, FIFA! “The Moroccan team uses the initials "MAR" because it is the standard FIFA and Olympic abbreviation derived from Maroc, which is French, deeply rooted as a holdover from the colonial era.”
Tough two weeks at NPR. Losing fine talents, familiar voices, good friends. Their contribution to NPR's excellence endures. And we will redouble our dedication to the work that needs to be done, now more than ever. Thank you.
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