Author: La Redaction
FC Utrecht qualified for the final of the European playoffs in the Eredivisie after their victory against Heerenveen on Thursday night, in a lively match won 3-2. In this encounter, Souffian El Karouani played a major role, being decisive twice within a few minutes. While Utrecht opened the scoring shortly after the break through Artem Stepanov, Heerenveen equalized thanks to Dylan Vente in the 54th minute. However, the hosts quickly responded. Two minutes later, El Karouani delivered an excellent corner kick for Mike van der Hoorn, who restored Utrecht’s lead with a powerful header. Immediately after, the Moroccan full-back produced…
Luis Enrique has not forgotten Spain’s elimination against Morocco during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In an interview with La Nueva España, the current coach of Paris Saint-Germain revisited this historic match won by the Atlas Lions in the Round of 16, following a memorable penalty shootout. When asked about his best memory with the Spanish national team, Luis Enrique surprised many by specifically citing this match against Morocco. Despite the elimination, the Spanish coach maintains a very different perspective from that of much of the Spanish press, which portrayed this exit as a major failure during his tenure…
With just a few weeks to go before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, Mohamed Ouahbi continues the preparation of the Atlas Lions with an expanded group called for a training camp at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. This preliminary list is intended to allow the national coach to observe several profiles before making a final decision on the players who will represent Morocco at the World Cup. According to information shared about this gathering, the training camp will take place from May 22 to 26, including a closed-door friendly match against Burundi. The objective is clear: to gain…
Sofiane Boufal will not continue his adventure with Le Havre AC. Arriving last January from Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium, the Moroccan international announced his departure from the Normandy club through a message addressed to the Le Havre supporters, following a season that ended with HAC’s survival in Ligue 1. In his message, the former player of Angers, Lille, Southampton, Celta Vigo, Al-Rayyan, and Union Saint-Gilloise expressed his gratitude to the fans at Stade Océane, the club, the staff, his teammates, and the sports management. Boufal praised the six months spent wearing the Le Havre colors, stating that he enjoyed this…
Achraf Hakimi is nearing a return to competition at the perfect time for Paris Saint-Germain. According to information from L’Équipe, the Moroccan right-back is expected to resume collective training this week, just over three weeks after suffering a thigh injury during the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich. This is reassuring news for PSG as the Parisian club prepares for one of the most important appointments of its season. Absent in recent weeks, Hakimi has followed a cautious recovery program, with the goal of avoiding any relapse before the European final. The return of the Atlas…
Morocco now knows its opponents for the qualifiers of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Placed in Group A, the Atlas Lions will face Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho, with a clear objective to secure their qualification for the final phase. After the draw, Mohamed Ouahbi expressed his thoughts on this group, showing both ambition and caution. The national coach believes that Morocco has drawn familiar opponents but refuses to let his guard down. For him, the knowledge of these teams can be an advantage, provided that each match is approached with seriousness. “These are not surprises. These are teams we…
The Moroccan national U17 team secured its qualification for the quarter-finals after defeating Egypt in the final group stage match. In a decisive encounter for first place, the Atlas Lions showed up, winning 2-1 and confirming their strength in this important fixture. Morocco quickly took the lead thanks to Mohamed Moustache, who scored in the 18th minute. The action was notably marked by a magnificent control from Ibrahim Rabbaj, the Chelsea player, before the Lions capitalized on their strong start. This goal allowed the Moroccans to manage the remainder of the first half better, facing an Egyptian side that needed…
The draw for the qualifications for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations has delivered its verdict. The Moroccan national team has been placed at the top of Group A, where it will face Gabon, Niger, and Lesotho in the race towards the final phase. On paper, the Atlas Lions inherit a group that is largely within their reach, but it must be approached with seriousness. Gabon appears to be the strongest opponent in this group, while Niger and Lesotho will try to play their cards to the fullest to challenge the hierarchy. With its status on the African scene, Morocco…
Royal Air Maroc is preparing to assist the supporters of the Atlas Lions on their journey to the United States for the 2026 World Cup. The national airline has announced an exceptional arrangement with 32 special flights scheduled during the group stage of Morocco, from June 13 to June 24, 2026. In total, more than 8,800 seats will be offered on large aircraft to allow as many Moroccan supporters as possible to attend the national team’s matches. This program covers three American destinations: New York, Boston, and Atlanta. The service to Atlanta marks a historic first for Royal Air Maroc,…
Brazil has announced its squad for the 2026 World Cup. Carlo Ancelotti revealed, on Monday, May 18, the 26 players selected to represent the Seleção at the World Cup hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This much-anticipated announcement in Brazil was marked by the significant return of Neymar, whose name elicited a strong reaction when pronounced by the national coach. Absent from Carlo Ancelotti’s previous lists, Neymar thus returns to the Brazilian national team at the most crucial moment. At 34 years old, the Santos forward is set to compete in his fourth World Cup, following 2014, 2018,…