Author: La Redaction
PSV Eindhoven could turn to Hakim Ziyech to bolster their attack, weakened by Ruben van Bommel’s serious knee injury. The 21-year-old Dutch winger is expected to miss the rest of the season, forcing the reigning champions to explore the free-agent market. According to Eindhovens Dagblad, Ziyech, currently without a club after his stint at Al-Duhail, has been offered to the PSV management and is reportedly open to a move to Eindhoven. The 32-year-old Moroccan international, who previously played for Ajax, Chelsea, and Galatasaray, has not played for four months but remains a credible option for the Brabanders. A potential signing…
Renaissance Sportive de Berkane (RSB) secured a 1-1 draw away against ASC Kara on Sunday in Lomé, in the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round. The Orange side were caught off guard in the 47th minute but managed to equalize through Oussama Mellioui in the 77th minute. The return leg in Morocco will be decisive in securing qualification and continuing their African campaign. Backed by their experience in the CAF Confederation Cup and a squad that blends seasoned players with young talents, the Orange team aims to take a new step forward and reinforce their status on…
The Moroccan U20 national team began their preparations in Santiago, Chile, on Sunday, September 21, just one week before the kickoff of the FIFA U20 World Cup (September 27 – October 19). Freshly arrived in Chile, Mohamed Ouahbi’s players didn’t waste any time. They immediately took part in their first training session focused on recovery, with light exercises aimed at regaining their rhythm. The coaching staff plans to gradually intensify the training, placing greater emphasis on technical and tactical aspects. As the current African runners-up, the Atlas Lion Cubs will face a particularly tough group. Placed in Group C, they…
The Moroccan U20 women’s national team suffered a 3-1 defeat against their Ivorian counterparts on Sunday at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Stadium in Abidjan, during the first leg of the second round of the African qualifiers for the U20 World Cup. The Moroccan players struggled against the offensive efficiency of Côte d’Ivoire, who capitalized on their chances to take the lead. Despite a goal from Hajar Belkbir in the 57th minute to reduce the deficit, the Atlas Lionesses were unable to turn the tide of the match. The return leg is scheduled for next Sunday at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in…
The Moroccan national futsal team made an excellent start to the FIFA international tournament held in Buenos Aires. Facing Chile on Saturday, the Atlas Lions secured a 5-3 victory. The Moroccan goals were scored by Soufiane El Mesrar, Yanis Erraddaf, Mohamed Kamal, Bilal Bakkali, and Anas El Ayanne. This victory highlights the offensive strength of the team led by Hicham Dguig, once again proving their ability to triumph against high-level opponents. With this opening victory, Morocco gets off to an ideal start in the tournament, which also features Argentina, the host nation. The upcoming match against the Albiceleste promises to…
Walid Cheddira scored his very first goal with Sassuolo this Sunday during the 4th round of Serie A, but his effort wasn’t enough to prevent the Neroverdi from losing 2-1 to Inter Milan. Inter took an early lead thanks to Federico Dimarco, who opened the scoring in the 14th minute. In the second half, an unfortunate own goal by Tarik Muharemovic allowed the Nerazzurri to double their advantage in the 81st minute. Coming on as a substitute in the 78th minute, Cheddira made an immediate impact by cutting the deficit just three minutes later, scoring his first official goal for…
Real Betis returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over Real Sociedad on Friday, during Matchday 5 of LaLiga EA Sports at La Cartuja Stadium. Led by an inspired Ez Abde and a crucial Sofyan Amrabat in midfield, the Andalusians secured their second win of the season, bouncing back after a mixed start to the campaign. From the first minutes, Betis showed their attacking intentions. Colombian Cucho Hernández opened the scoring in the 7th minute, rewarding Manuel Pellegrini’s men for their strong start. However, a lost ball by Junior Firpo allowed Brais Méndez to quickly equalize for the Basques…
VfB Stuttgart confirmed their strong start to the Bundesliga season with a 2-0 home win over FC St. Pauli on Friday evening, during Matchday 4. Ermedin Demirovic and Bilal El Khannouss secured the three points for their team in front of a packed MHP Arena. Initially dominated by the visitors’ aggressive pressing, Sebastian Hoeneß’s men gradually gained control as the first half progressed. Stuttgart had the chance to open the scoring in the 25th minute, but Angelo Stiller saw his penalty saved by Nikola Vasilj. The German midfielder was denied again by the St. Pauli goalkeeper a few minutes later,…
Bayer Leverkusen avoided defeat in Copenhagen on Wednesday evening during the first matchday of the Champions League qualifiers, thanks to an own goal scored in the final moments, sealing an eventful 2-2 draw. The match provided an opportunity for Moroccan international Eliesse Ben Seghir to make his European debut with his new club, starting for the first time since leaving AS Monaco. He was substituted in the 67th minute but left a strong impression. Ben Seghir was lively and dynamic throughout the match, even creating a clear chance in the 60th minute while Copenhagen led 1-0. Receiving a superb pass…
Moroccan international Hamza Igamane left Rangers to join Ligue 1 side Lille during the summer transfer window. His departure did not come under the best circumstances, bringing an end to a difficult spell at Ibrox marked by tensions between the player and his manager, Russell Martin. According to the Scottish press, the club reportedly criticized the forward for feigning an injury to avoid coming on during the 1-1 draw against St Mirren, despite Martin calling him to the field. This incident heightened tensions and made his departure inevitable. For Derek Ferguson, a former Rangers stalwart, the split was ultimately the…