Moroccan defender Adam Masina retires at 32, moves into coaching

Moroccan international defender Adam Masina has retired from football at age 32 after repeated injuries, joining the coaching staff of Italian fourth-tier club Progreso.

• Masina announced his retirement from football at age 32 after suffering recurring injuries in recent years.
• His final professional match was Morocco's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.
• Masina has joined fourth-tier Italian club Progreso's staff as an assistant to new head coach Francesco Salmi.
• He earned 28 caps for Morocco after switching allegiance from Italy, whom he represented at Under-21 level.