Author: La Redaction
The FUS Rabat and Raja Casablanca are set to face off this Sunday, January 26, in a rescheduled match from the 18th round of the Botola Pro. However, this highly anticipated encounter will take place without fans, a decision that once again undermines the Moroccan championship for a derby. The Rabat-based club announced that the match, scheduled for 8:00 PM at the Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, will be played behind closed doors. According to the FUS statement, this measure was taken for organizational reasons related to the current state of the venue. This decision could alter the dynamic of the…
RS Berkane was forced to share the points with Olympique Safi on Thursday in a rescheduled match from the 17th round of the Botola Pro. The tense and high-energy encounter ended in a 2-2 draw. The Oranges took the lead in the first half with a penalty converted by defender Issoufou Dayo in the 33rd minute. In the second half, Yassine Lebhiri doubled the lead in the 73rd minute, putting RSB in a strong position to secure all three points. However, the Mesfiouis showed great resilience and refused to give up. Abdoulaye Diarra quickly reduced the deficit in the 76th…
Spanish club Real Sociedad suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lazio at the Stadio Olimpico during the 7th and penultimate matchday of the Europa League. Lazio took an early lead with a goal from Mario Gila in the 5th minute. Real Sociedad’s situation worsened after Aihen Muñoz was sent off in the 30th minute, followed by two quick goals from Mattia Zaccagni (32’) and Valentín Castellanos (34’). Moroccan international Nayef Aguerd, starting as a defender for Real Sociedad, was forced to leave the pitch in the 70th minute due to muscle discomfort. Further medical tests will be conducted in the coming…
During the 7th matchday of the Europa League group stage, Amine El Ouazzani scored his first goal in the competition against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise. This Belgian club features two Moroccan players: Anouar Aït El Hadj and Sofiane Boufal, the latter sidelined due to a quadriceps injury. With this goal, El Ouazzani has now tallied 10 goals this season: 6 in the league, 3 during the Europa League qualifiers, and now 1 in the group stage. At 23 years old, the SC Braga striker also boasts 3 assists in 34 appearances across all competitions. Unfortunately, despite his goal, SC Braga suffered…
Olympiakos pulled off an impressive feat by defeating FC Porto 1-0 on their home turf during the 7th round of the Europa League. The hero of the night was Moroccan international Ayoub El Kaabi, who scored the game’s only goal in the 79th minute, bringing his team closer to direct qualification for the Round of 16. The winning goal came from a play initiated by Christos Mouzakitis, who intercepted the ball and delivered a perfect assist to El Kaabi. The Moroccan forward remained composed and slotted the ball into the top right corner, scoring a crucial goal for the Red…
According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Moroccan international Reda Belahyane, currently playing for the Italian club Hellas Verona, has attracted the interest of several English clubs, with Chelsea showing particular interest. The transfer market specialist claims that the Blues have made Belahyane their priority to replace Cesare Casadei, whose future at the club remains uncertain. The deal could reportedly be finalized for an estimated €15 million. Having joined Verona in January 2024 for a modest fee of just €500,000, the Moroccan midfielder has stood out for his consistency and strong performances in Serie A. Now, at just 20 years…
Achraf Hakimi is reportedly set to extend his journey with Paris Saint-Germain. According to information shared by Fabrizio Romano, the Moroccan full-back has allegedly signed a new contract binding him to the club until June 2029. The official announcement of this agreement is expected in the coming days, marking a significant milestone for both the player and PSG. Previously linked with a move to Real Madrid, where his close friend Kylian Mbappé signed last summer, Hakimi appears to have chosen to continue his career in Paris. This decision highlights his commitment to the Parisian project as he remains an essential…
In a match of extraordinary intensity and a completely crazy scenario, Paris Saint-Germain achieved a memorable feat by securing a 4-2 victory against Manchester City after trailing 2-0. Among the key players in this spectacular comeback, Achraf Hakimi delivered an outstanding performance, helping to solidify PSG’s defense while supporting the team’s offensive efforts. Speaking in the mixed zone, the Moroccan full-back didn’t hide his emotions. “This is one of the most incredible matches since I joined PSG. It was magnificent. That feeling of a comeback was incredible. I think this team deserved a win like this,” Hakimi said, clearly satisfied…
Having joined Dinamo Zagreb on a free transfer this summer, Moroccan international Samy Mmaee endured a tough evening during Matchday 7 of the Champions League. Facing Arsenal, the Croatian side failed to trouble an in-form English team that dominated the game at the Emirates Stadium. Undefeated at home in the Champions League this season (three wins from three matches), Arsenal entered the encounter aiming to solidify their qualification for the Round of 16. The Gunners didn’t need to exert themselves much against a Zagreb team undergoing a rebuilding phase. This match also marked Fabio Cannavaro’s European debut as head coach…
USL Dunkerque secured an impressive 3-1 victory against Haguenau in the Round of 32 of the Coupe de France, in a match played at the Parc des Sports de Haguenau. The game was marked by a strong team performance from Dunkerque, with Moroccan international Yacine Bammou playing a decisive role. Initially on the bench, the 33-year-old, who has seven caps for the Atlas Lions, came on in the 66th minute and sealed the match with a goal in stoppage time (90+7’). With this win, USL Dunkerque advances to the Round of 16, where they will face LOSC, a Ligue 1…