Its now 5 to 6 years that Aouita is followed by a wave bad rumors and hoax by medias in Morocco. Have they forgotten his name?
Radio Mars (I think located in Marrakesh) titled in 15 September
Saïd Aouita: A Moroccan Legend Facing a Humanitarian Dilemma
Former Olympic champion Said Aouita, one of the most prominent figures in Moroccan and international athletics, is currently experiencing a difficult social situation. Mohamed Rouhili, a sports analyst on the Al-Marikh Sports program, revealed that Aouita, who raised the Moroccan flag high in international forums and was a source of pride for all Moroccans during the 1980s, is going through circumstances that call for "genuine attention" from various stakeholders and parties involved. Said Aouita is considered a legend who left his mark on the history of international athletics, having achieved timeless accomplishments, most notably winning the 5,000-meter gold medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He also broke several world records in middle- and long-distance races, placing him among the greatest runners in history. However, today's reality appears to be a stark contrast to yesterday's illustrious career, as the former champion faces social and humanitarian difficulties that call for collective solidarity and symbolic recognition of the sacrifices he made to raise Morocco's flag high in major sporting events.
Answer from Aouita one week before in Hespress
(one of the most popular news sites in Morocco)
Former Moroccan world champion in athletics, Said Aouita, revealed the truth about recent reports indicating that he is going through a difficult period due to financial problems, years after he announced that he had been betrayed by his ex-wife, who seized his assets. In his first media appearance, Aouita told Hesport following the spread of recent reports about his financial situation: “I was very surprised by the widespread spread of this news through some media reports.” He added: “I am currently in China, overseeing my own freelance businesses, and I have decided to completely distance myself from the world of sports for the time being. However, such news continues to haunt me strangely, and I do not know the motive behind it.”