Hamza Abdelkarim extends contract with FC Barcelona until 2030

The young Egyptian international Hamza Abdelkarim continues his journey in Catalonia. Arriving at FC Barcelona last February from Al Ahly, the 18-year-old forward has signed an extension that now ties him to the club until June 2030. Barça bets on the young Egyptian forward FC Barcelona has officially announced the contract extension of Hamza......

Rabat sends Madrid a clear warning as Infantino election exposes wider football tensions

Morocco appears to be drawing a firm line over the way its relationship with Spain is used in domestic political debates, amid renewed controversy surrounding sensitive bilateral issues and growing tensions within Spanish politics. The message from Rabat goes beyond the latest dispute over Ceuta and reflects a broader position: Morocco does......

Morocco Ranks Among Belgians' Favorite Destinations in 2025

Morocco confirms its appeal to Belgian travelers. According to the latest data from Statbel, the Belgian statistical office, the Kingdom ranked among the top ten foreign destinations for Belgian residents in 2025, with nearly 700,000 trips recorded throughout the year.The country occupies the sixth position in the overall ranking of international......

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 countries expected to share matches across......

Sanchez rejects ‘invaders’ label for migrants arriving in Ceuta

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has firmly rejected the description of migrants recently arriving in Ceuta as “invaders,” warning against increasingly hostile rhetoric surrounding migration and border security in Spain. Speaking to Spanish public broadcaster TVE, Sanchez argued that most of those who reach the Spanish enclave......

EU grants Spain €114.7 million to address Ceuta border crisis

The European Commission has approved emergency financial assistance of €114.7 million for Spain to help authorities respond to the consequences of a large-scale irregular border crossing in Ceuta at the end of July. The funding is intended to strengthen Spain’s ability to manage migration pressures in the Spanish-administered territory......

Sebta: A survey reveals significant concerns about the city's future

One month after the migration crisis that significantly impacted Sebta, a survey conducted by Sigma Dos for the Spanish newspaper El Mundo highlights the concerns of a significant portion of the city's occupied population. The results, gathered between August 26 and 31, reveal both questions about Sebta's territorial future and a feeling of......

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 and two for Portugal. This distribution,......

Lionel Messi moves closer to acquiring Spanish second-division club Eldense

Lionel Messi is reportedly taking another major step into football ownership, with the Argentine superstar said to have reached a preliminary agreement to acquire Spanish second-division club Eldense. According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Messi is preparing to purchase 100% of the shares in the club, which is based in Elda, in the province......

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 Spanish public broadcaster TVE, Tolón......

Lamine Yamal puts Champions League glory ahead of Ballon d’Or ambitions

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has made it clear that winning the UEFA Champions League remains a bigger personal ambition than securing the Ballon d’Or, as he prepares to begin another European campaign with the Spanish club. Speaking at a press conference ahead of Barcelona’s opening Champions League fixture against Feyenoord......

Morocco Strengthens Its Position as Spain's Top Supplier of Fruits and Vegetables

Morocco is solidifying its place in the Spanish agricultural landscape. In the first six months of 2026, the Kingdom maintained its position as the leading supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables to Spain in value, with 950 million euros in exports, equivalent to approximately 10.3 billion dirhams. According to data reported by the Spanish......

Ceuta crisis begins to affect Spanish tourism bookings to Morocco

The fallout from the ongoing crisis surrounding Ceuta is beginning to be felt in tourism, with signs of increased cancellations and slower new bookings among Spanish travelers planning trips to Morocco. According to data cited by Spanish tourism publication Hosteltur and provided by hotel booking platform Travelgate, 84.13% of cancellations......

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