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Raja Casablanca has officially lifted its transfer ban after settling 36 domestic and international disputes, paying more than 31 million dirhams. The Moroccan football club sees the resolution as a pivotal step toward stability and success ahead of the 2025/26 season. Financial disputes resolved The......
Moroccan endurance swimmer Hassan Baraka has made history by completing the 48.5-kilometer swim around Manhattan Island in New York, becoming the first athlete from Morocco to achieve this feat. Baraka began his challenge late Friday morning, starting from the southern tip of Manhattan and swimming......
Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui has stated that Achraf Hakimi is a deserving candidate for the prestigious Ballon d’Or, citing the player’s exceptional talent and personal values. Sektioui made the remarks following Morocco’s 3-1 victory over Zambia in the African Nations Championship,......
Achraf Hakimi’s assertion that he deserves the prestigious Ballon d’Or award has reportedly stirred conversations within Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) dressing room. Speaking to Canal+, the Moroccan defender expressed his surprise and pride at being named among the 30 finalists, stating,......
Morocco's National Broadcasting and Television Company (SNRT) is set to revolutionize the viewing experience for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 by deploying Spidercam technology across all nine hosting stadiums. This marks a groundbreaking first in AFCON history, as the advanced aerial camera......
Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi finds himself at the center of renewed legal scrutiny over unproven rape allegations that date back to early 2023. The timing of the case’s resurfacing—just days before the Ballon d’Or nominations—has raised questions about its motives, sparking......
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is under intense scrutiny after firing Noumandiez Désiré Doué, its head of refereeing, less than five months before Morocco hosts the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The move comes amid mounting pressure to address inconsistencies, bias......
FIFA President Gianni Infantino toured the newly reconstructed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, accompanied by Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa. The visit highlighted Morocco’s ambitious efforts to modernize its football infrastructure and its growing role......
In a significant step toward the 2030 World Cup, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) inaugurated a new regional office in Morocco on Saturday, the first of its kind in North Africa. The office, located near Rabat, will serve as a key coordination hub for the tournament, which......
Morocco’s co-hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal is expected to create more than 100,000 new jobs annually, according to Morocco’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Nadia Fettah. Speaking at the 8th edition of the Morocco Today Forum (MTF), held under the High......
Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA, is back in Morocco, where he was warmly welcomed by Fouzi Lekjaa, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), on Saturday, July 19. Upon his arrival, Infantino took a moment to praise the country's growing influence in the world of football. "I......
Rabat, July 18, 2025 — The Morocco Today Forum (MTF 2025),returned this year under the headline: “A King’s Vision: Morocco 2030, Building the Foundations of a Great Nation.” The forum aims to highlight the country's long-term vision in preparation for hosting the 2030 FIFA......
Morocco’s football community is united in grief following the passing of Ahmed Faras, a legendary figure in the country’s sporting history, who died at the age of 78 after battling illness. Faras’ contributions to Moroccan football, both with his hometown club and the national team,......
