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Morocco and Spain step up rivalry over 2030 World Cup venues

The distribution of stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup is emerging as a new point of competition between Morocco and Spain, even as the final decision remains in the hands of football’s global governing body. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal, with the three......

World Cup 2030: Spain Could Host Eight Stadiums, Morocco Six, and Portugal Two

With four years to go until the kickoff of the 2030 World Cup, the allocation of venues among the three co-hosting countries continues to fuel speculation. According to Spanish journalist Roberto Gómez, Spain is expected to have eight stadiums to host matches in the tournament, compared to six for Morocco......

Ayoub Bouaddi earns praise from Rooney and Haaland after impressive Manchester City debut

Moroccan youngster Ayoub Bouaddi is rapidly attracting attention in European football after producing a composed performance for Manchester City in their 2–0 Champions League victory over Portuguese side Porto. The 18-year-old midfielder made his first start for Manchester City in the European......

Ismael Saibari joins Bayern Munich with Champions League glory in sight

Moroccan international Ismael Saibari has begun a new chapter of his career at Bayern Munich, joining the German giants as they target another Champions League triumph after an impressive campaign at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 25-year-old midfielder has been brought in to strengthen Bayern’s......

Hakim Ziyech joins Botafogo for a new chapter in Brazil

Morocco international Hakim Ziyech is set to begin a new chapter in his career after arriving in Rio de Janeiro to complete his move to Brazilian club Botafogo. The 33-year-old attacking midfielder was welcomed by Botafogo supporters at Galeão International Airport as he prepares to experience......

Moroccan talents shine in Germany and France with Team of the Week selections

Moroccan football continues to make its mark across Europe, with Bilal El Khannouss and Yassine Jassim earning places in the Team of the Week selections in Germany and France respectively. El Khannouss was named among the standout performers of the second round of the Bundesliga after delivering an......

Spain rules out Ceuta crisis impact on 2030 World Cup final venue race

Spain’s Minister for Education, Vocational Training and Sports, Milagros Tolón, has dismissed the possibility that the migration crisis surrounding Ceuta could influence the choice of venue for the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, stressing that the final decision rests with FIFA. Speaking to......

Moroccan stars set to make strong mark in 2026-2027 Champions League

Moroccan football is set for a strong presence in the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League, with a growing number of national team players and emerging talents featuring for some of Europe’s most prominent clubs. The expanding Moroccan contingent reflects the progress made by the country’s players......

Moroccan women’s football talent makes growing mark on European leagues

The summer 2026 transfer window has highlighted the growing presence of Moroccan women’s footballers in European competitions, with several members of the national team and emerging talents moving abroad in search of new professional challenges. The wave of transfers reflects the steady rise of......

Lille: Hamza Igamane will miss the regular phase of the Champions League

LOSC will have to start its European campaign without Hamza Igamane. Still recovering from a serious knee injury, the Moroccan forward will not be able to participate in the regular phase of the Champions League with the northern club. The information was confirmed by Lille's coach, Davide Ancelotti,......

Gianni Infantino seeks another FIFA term amid growing opposition

Gianni Infantino is preparing to seek another term as president of FIFA, as the head of world football faces increasing criticism from several influential stakeholders ahead of the 2027 election. Infantino, who has led FIFA since 2016 and was re-elected in 2023, has confirmed his intention to stand......

Migration Crisis in Ceuta: Majority of Spaniards Disapprove of Sanchez Government's Management

The migration crisis that shook Ceuta at the end of July continues to weigh on the political debate in Spain. According to a survey conducted by the 40dB institute for El País and radio SER, a majority of Spaniards severely criticize the way Pedro Sanchez's government responded to the massive influx......

Kickboxing: Moroccans Shine at GLORY 109 in Rotterdam

Moroccan kickboxing had a particularly successful evening in Rotterdam. Competing in large numbers at GLORY 109, Moroccan fighters won five out of their six matches, with three victories by knockout and two by decision. The Moroccan flag was prominently represented on Saturday at the RTM Stage in Rotterdam,......

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