Author: La Redaction
Manchester United is closely interested in Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd, currently on loan at Real Sociedad from West Ham United. The 28-year-old Moroccan center-back has made a strong impression in La Liga and the Europa League this season, attracting the attention of the Red Devils. His adaptation to English football after his transfer from Rennes to West Ham in 2022, along with his experience in Spain, makes him an ideal candidate to strengthen Manchester United’s defense, which is seeking stability in its back line. Aguerd’s performances have caught the eye of Manchester United’s management, who are looking to bolster their…
Real Betis couldn’t hold onto their lead against Vitória Guimarães in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League round of 16, drawing 2-2 in a frustrating result that forces them to seek qualification in Portugal. Moroccan international Abde Ezzalzouli, who came on in the 77th minute, didn’t have enough time to make a real impact on the game. The match started well for the Andalusians, who were offensively strong in the first quarter of an hour. Despite having an early goal ruled out for offside, Betis continued to apply pressure. However, over time, the Portuguese gained confidence and began…
Panathinaikos took a significant step towards qualification with a 3-2 victory over Fiorentina on Thursday evening in the first leg of the UEFA Europa Conference League Round of 16. Two Moroccan internationals were starters: Azzedine Ounahi for the Greek side and Amir Richardson for Fiorentina. Positioned in the heart of the Panathinaikos midfield, Azzedine Ounahi played the full match, showcasing his technical precision and vision. The former Marseille player was a key figure in his team’s offensive play, helping maintain pressure on the Italian defense. On the other side, Amir Richardson was also in the starting lineup for Fiorentina. Positioned…
FIFA published its latest update of the women’s national team world rankings on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Moroccan team, led by Jorge Vilda, has made a notable progression by gaining one place and now occupies the 60th position in the world with a total of 1,427.72 points. On the continental level, the Lionesses of the Atlas maintain their status as the third-best nation in Africa, behind Nigeria, which leads the African ranking in 36th position globally, and South Africa, which is ranked 54th in the world and second in Africa. It is worth noting that in February, Morocco played…
Defeated by Liverpool at the Parc des Princes (0-1) in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Paris Saint-Germain will have to turn the situation around next Tuesday at Anfield. Despite this frustrating defeat, Achraf Hakimi remains confident in his team’s chances of qualification. “Frustrated to lose like this” After the match, the Atlas Lion expressed both his disappointment and determination for the return leg: “We are coming out frustrated. Frustrated to lose the match like this. We’ve seen this kind of situation happen before this season, notably against Atlético (1-2, on November 6). It hurts to…
Paris Saint-Germain suffered a cruel defeat at home against Liverpool (0-1) in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Despite dominating the game and creating numerous chances, the Parisians were unable to convert their opportunities. From the very first moments of the match, PSG asserted its dominance, taking control of the game against a struggling Liverpool side. Achraf Hakimi, deployed on the right flank, delivered an impressive performance under the watchful eye of Morocco’s national team coach, Hoalid Regragui, who was present in the stands to observe his player. Strong defensively and highly active in attack, the…
A forward, Ibrahim Rabbaj, who comes from Chelsea’s academy, is currently making a lot of headlines across the Channel. The renowned British media outlet BBC published a lengthy article titled “Who is Chelsea youngster Rabbaj?” At just 16 years old, his impressive performances have already drawn comparisons to Lionel Messi. The figures circulating on social media are striking: 50 goals and 60 assists in 42 matches across various categories of the Blues’ academy. However, these statistics remain difficult to verify, especially since they could include reduced matches or unofficial games. What is certain, however, is that Rabbaj has already proven…
Boosted by a strong performance in the first leg of the prestigious Champions League Round of 16, Moroccan international Brahim Diaz played a key role in Real Madrid’s victory over Atlético Madrid at the Bernabéu. Scoring a decisive goal when the score was tied at 1-1, the Atlas Lion helped his team take a slight advantage ahead of the second leg. After this memorable night, he took the opportunity to speak about the incredible atmosphere in the stadium and the importance of staying focused for the rest of the competition. “Thank you once again for your incredible support and for…
Ayyoub Bouaddi, at just 17 years old, was included in the starting lineup for the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 between Borussia Dortmund and Lille (1-1) on Wednesday. The young Moroccan, who showed incredible maturity for his age, was a key player in midfield, providing his team with defensive solidity and rare game intelligence. Bouaddi was present on the pitch throughout the match, despite a challenging first half for LOSC. The Lille side struggled in the first half, being dominated by a particularly sharp Dortmund team. The French side had difficulty playing the ball out cleanly,…
Despite the numerous criticisms following his decision to play for Morocco, Chemsdine Talbi was indeed included in the starting lineup as a midfielder for this first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. The future Lion of the Atlas showed promising moments despite his team’s 3-1 defeat, Club Brugge. In the 30th minute, Talbi had the opportunity to score a goal that could have changed the course of the game and given Brugge the lead, but his shot was brilliantly saved by Aston Villa’s goalkeeper, Emiliano Martinez. Brugge was shaken early, conceding a goal in the 3rd minute to…