 Complete the following phrase:  After appearing in the Morocco U23 side, Dirar earned his first cap for the Morocco in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Mauritania on 11 October 2008. His international career was in doubt after being left out of the squad. He later revealed that he did not get on with then Morocco Manager Roger Lemerre, saying Lemerre treated him like a dog. Following Lemerres sacking, Dirar was welcomed back to the national team. In February 2012, he was called up by Manager Eric Gerets for the 