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Moroccan referees receive prestigious FIFA badges at official ceremony

Key football officials gathered at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Mâamora on Wednesday to honor Moroccan referees receiving their FIFA badges. The ceremony, organized by the Central Refereeing Commission (CCA) and the National Refereeing Directorate (DNA), was held under the auspices of the......

Kia Maroc drives padel's rise with bold support for national champions

Kia Maroc has solidified its position as a key supporter of padel’s growing popularity in Morocco by becoming the official sponsor of both the men’s and women’s national teams. This commitment, spearheaded by BAMOTORS Maroc, reflects the brand’s ambition to back an emerging sport......

Morocco's green mobility plans ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco prepares to acquire 7,000 buses, with focus on electric vehicles Morocco has unveiled an ambitious plan to purchase 7,000 buses as part of its preparations for major sporting events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s......

Warren Gatland Steps Down as Wales Rugby Head Coach Amidst Struggling Performance

Warren Gatland, the longest-serving and arguably most successful head coach in the history of Welsh rugby, has left his role as head coach of the national team with immediate effect. The 61-year-old, who initially held the position from 2007 to 2019, returned to lead Wales in 2022 but has faced mounting......

Liverpool sets sights on Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz for summer transfer

Real Madrid's Moroccan midfielder Brahim Diaz has caught the attention of Liverpool's manager Arne Slot as a potential target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite limited playing time at the Santiago Bernabéu, Diaz has made a significant impact this season, contributing three......

African football organization intensifies anti-doping efforts across continent

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major strengthening of its anti-doping measures, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining fairness in the sport. Through its Anti-Doping Unit, which has conducted 900 tests annually since its 2020 inception, the organization is working to combat......

Portuguese coach takes helm at Moroccan powerhouse AS FAR

Alexandre Santos has been appointed as the new head coach of AS FAR, the Rabat-based football club announced on Sunday. Santos succeeds Frenchman Hubert Velud, who departed from his position on February 5. The Portuguese tactician brings extensive experience from his work across European, African, and......

The 2030 World Cup: A Unique Opportunity for Moroccan Youth

The 2030 World Cup presents an unprecedented opportunity for Moroccan youth, as highlighted during a recent discussion event under the theme “The World Cup: What Opportunities for Youth?”. Morocco will require nearly 30,000 young volunteers for this global sporting event, which will serve......

Bilal El Khannouss named "Rising Star of the Year" for the second time

Moroccan international Bilal El Khannouss has been honored as the "Rising Star of the Year 2024" in the Belgian Pro League for the second time. The award was presented during the 71st Golden Shoe Gala held in Middelkerke, northwest Belgium. El Khannouss, who played for Genk last season, transferred......

Morocco's women's national football team prepares for 2024 Africa Cup of Nations

As the 2024 Africa Women’s Cup of Nations (AWCON) approaches, Morocco’s national women’s football team is gearing up with two friendly matches against Ghana and Haiti. These games, scheduled for February 21 and 25 at Casablanca’s Père Jégo Stadium, are part of a......

Manuel Neuer extends Bayern Munich contract until 2026

Manuel Neuer has signed a one-year contract extension with Bayern Munich, keeping him at the club until the end of the 2025-2026 season. His previous contract was set to expire at the end of this season, but the new agreement will allow him to remain at Bayern for an additional year, taking him past......

Badr Hari's arrest: Kickboxing champion faces serious charges

The renowned Moroccan kickboxing champion, Badr Hari, was detained by Dutch authorities in Amsterdam on Sunday evening. He is under investigation for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, Daphné, who is also the mother of his five children. Following his arrest, Hari spent the night in police custody......

Morocco's football chief honored at Arab Sports summit for transformative impact

During a prestigious ceremony in Doha, Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), received the 2024 Appreciation Prize from the Arab Sports Culture Association. The accolade was presented at the 5th Annual Congress of Arab Sports Culture, which focused on Olympic champion......