Najib Khattab

Najib Khattab was a prominent Tunisian sports journalist and commentator known for his passionate and emotive coverage of football. He gained national recognition for his work during the 1978 FIFA World Cup, where he provided commentary for the historic match between Tunisia and Mexico, marking the first victory for an Arab and African team in World Cup history. His distinctive voice and ability to convey the intensity of sporting moments made him a beloved figure in Tunisian sports culture. Recently, he was in the news due to a controversy surrounding the alteration of the original audio commentary of the 1978 match in a documentary by beIN Sports, which sparked debates about the preservation of historical sports archives.