Author: La Redaction
Morocco makes history! On the final day of Group B at the FIFA U17 World Cup, the Atlas Lions inflicted a stunning defeat on New Caledonia (16-0), setting the record for the largest victory ever recorded in this competition. This monumental performance will be etched in the annals of world football. A One-Sided Match After being challenged in their first two outings against Japan (0-2) and Portugal (0-6), the Lions needed a resounding victory to hope for qualification among the best third-placed teams. Mission more than accomplished. From the very first minutes, Nabil Baha’s protégés displayed unwavering determination and a…
The national coach, Hoalid Regragui, has decided to call up Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal to compensate for the absence of Nayef Aguerd, who is suffering from a groin injury and will miss Morocco’s next two friendly matches. At just 19 years old, Aït Boudlal is already establishing himself as a starter at Stade Rennais, where he has been delivering solid performances in Ligue 1. He has one goal and one assist across all competitions this season. Absent from the last match against Paris FC due to an accumulation of yellow cards, the young defender is rejoining the Atlas Lions for this…
Hoalid Regragui unveiled, this Friday morning, the list of players selected for the two friendly matches that the Lions of the Atlas will play against Mozambique and Uganda, on November 14 and 18, 2025, at the Grand Stade de Tanger, starting at 8:00 PM. This new list is marked by the return of Romain Saïss, who was absent from the last gatherings, as well as the call-up of Anass Salah-Eddine and the presence of Sofiane Diop, who has yet to play a single minute with the Moroccan national team. The OGC Nice attacking midfielder had already been called up for…
Real Betis secured a valuable victory (2-0) against Olympique Lyonnais this Thursday at La Cartuja during the 4th matchday of the Europa League. Two goals from Ez Abde and Antony in the first half were enough to grant the Andalusians a solid success, bringing them closer to the European top 8. Manuel Pellegrini’s men perfectly controlled the match, solid defensively and effective at key moments. After a balanced start, Betis raised the tempo and found the breakthrough thanks to an inspired Abde, who delivered a top-level performance, confirming his return to form. In the press conference, the Chilean coach did…
Stuttgart finds its smile in Europe. After two consecutive defeats, the German club secured a 2-0 victory against Feyenoord, thanks to two goals scored in the final minutes by Bilal El Khannouss and Deniz Undav. In a superb atmosphere at the Neckarstadion, both teams delivered a balanced and rather closed first half. Feyenoord appeared slightly more dangerous. Just before halftime, the Dutch side had another opportunity from a free kick, but failed to trouble the German goalkeeper. Upon returning from the break, Stuttgart gradually took control of the game. In the 58th minute, Bilal El Khannouss made his presence known…
The return of Chadi Riad was highly anticipated in London. After several months of absence, the Moroccan defender was finally set to make his competitive comeback during the match between Crystal Palace and AZ Alkmaar in the Europa Conference League. However, on the eve of the match, a new setback delayed his reunion with the pitch. During the training session prior to the match, the Moroccan international felt a first warning in his knee, the same one that had kept him sidelined since January. As a precaution, the medical staff and coach Oliver Glasner decided not to include him in…
In the second day of the U17 World Cup, held in Qatar, the Moroccan team suffered a heavy defeat against Portugal (0-6). After their loss to Japan in their opening match, the Atlas Lions once again faltered in Group B. From the start of the match, the Portuguese superiority was evident. João Aragão opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Anísio Cabral doubled the lead two minutes later (22nd). The Moroccans, overwhelmed in all areas of play, then conceded two more goals from Mateus Mide (29th, 44th pen.). Upon returning from the break, the ordeal continued for Nabil Baha’s…
Always smiling and full of humor, Ez Abde once again made headlines during a press conference ahead of Real Betis’s match against Lyon. The Moroccan international, known for his charming personality as much as for his talent on the ball, shared a moment of genuine camaraderie with his coach, Manuel Pellegrini. From the start of the conference, Abde awaited the first question with a broad smile, while the Chilean coach calmly answered journalists. And when his turn came, the Moroccan quickly lightened the mood. “The reason I stayed? The coach told me to stay, so I stayed, plain and simple,”…
This is a significant blow for Paris Saint-Germain and the Moroccan national team. According to journalist Fabrice Hawkins (RMC Sport), Achraf Hakimi will be sidelined for several weeks following an injury sustained on Tuesday night during the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich (loss 2-1). The Moroccan right-back severely twisted his left ankle after a strong tackle from Luis Díaz. He left the pitch in tears, supported by the medical staff, and exited the Parc des Princes on crutches, raising fears of a serious injury. However, examinations ruled out a fracture: he is suffering from a significant sprain affecting the…
Solidarity was the watchword for Bayern Munich after their victory against PSG (1-2). Despite the controversy surrounding Luis Díaz’s red card, several teammates were keen to support him, starting with Jonathan Tah, the Bavarian club’s central defender. The German player expressed his empathy for his partner while acknowledging the correctness of the sanction: “Luis Díaz was very frustrated. His first half was incredible. I haven’t seen the action again, but for me, it was a red card. We also fought for him because we know his fighting spirit.” Tah praised the group’s reaction, which remained united despite being a man…