Author: La Redaction
Xavi Hernández has reignited the Moroccan rumor. In statements reported this Sunday, March 9, by several media outlets and specialized accounts, the former FC Barcelona coach claimed he had indeed been approached by Morocco, while expressing his interest in a future experience at the helm of a national team. “I received an offer from Morocco,” the Spanish technician reportedly confided, before explaining his vision of national team football. According to these same statements, Xavi believes that this format allows for more time to prepare for challenges, with less daily pressure than in club football. Furthermore, according to the circulating statements,…
Ismaël Saibari experienced a mixed evening with PSV Eindhoven during their match against AZ Alkmaar on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in the Eredivisie. Starting from the beginning under Peter Bosz, the Moroccan midfielder contributed to his team’s victory (2-1) in a tightly contested match that remained uncertain for a long time, ultimately turning in favor of the Eindhoven club thanks to a late goal from Ricardo Pepi. Emotionally, however, the match was more complicated for Saibari. He was closely monitored, often frustrated in duels, and visibly annoyed by several refereeing decisions, with the Atlas Lion showing his frustration at various…
The departure of Hoalid Regragui continues to elicit significant reactions. This time, it is Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, who took the opportunity to pay tribute to the former coach of the Atlas Lions following the end of his tenure with the Moroccan national team. According to a message shared on Friday, March 6, the head of the global football body congratulated the Moroccan coach for his remarkable journey with Morocco and wished him success in his future endeavors. This gesture of appreciation illustrates the prominent position Hoalid Regragui has established on the international stage throughout his time at the…
The Paris Saint-Germain suffered a home defeat against AS Monaco (1-3) on Friday, March 6, 2026, at the Parc des Princes, in the opening match of the 25th round of Ligue 1. This marks a significant setback for the Parisian club, which loses its unbeaten home record in the league this season, while Monaco revives its momentum with a prestigious victory in the capital. The Monégasques struck first with Maghnes Akliouche in the 27th minute, before Aleksandr Golovin doubled the lead after the break. PSG attempted to get back into the match thanks to Bradley Barcola, well assisted by Achraf…
In an atmosphere filled with emotion and solemnity at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, the president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, presided over a ceremony last night marking the end of Walid Regragui’s era and the beginning of Mohamed Ouahbi’s tenure at the helm of the Atlas Lions. With less than 100 days until the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico), this press conference provided Lekjaa an opportunity to deliver a balanced speech: acknowledging the work accomplished by Regragui while firmly betting on the new generation represented by Ouahbi. From the…
Just over three months before the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup (co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico), Moroccan football is turning a page. Following the end of the Walid Regragui era, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) officially announced on Thursday, March 5, the appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi as the new head coach of the Atlas Lions. At 49 years old, this Belgian-Moroccan technician, who won the U20 World Cup in October 2025 in Chile with the Young Lions, inherits a team in full maturity and immense expectations. During his official presentation at the Mohammed VI Football…
The name of Andrés Iniesta continues to make headlines regarding the Moroccan national team, but no official announcement has yet confirmed his arrival at the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. For several weeks, various media outlets have reported a concrete rapprochement between the two parties, as part of a structuring project led by the FRMF in anticipation of upcoming major international events. According to information circulated in recent weeks, the former playmaker of FC Barcelona is not intended for a player role nor for a traditional head coach position. The project envisioned around him would focus more on technical direction, with…
It is now official: the FRMF has announced the appointment of Mohamed Ouahbi as the coach of the Atlas Lions, replacing Hoalid Regragui. According to the information shared around the announcement, the Federation also praised the work done by Regragui and paid tribute to his commitment at the helm of the national team. For now, Ouahbi’s mission is clear: to ensure a smooth transition and to begin preparations for Morocco ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with the goal of maintaining sporting continuity and stability within the group. Already well-known in the federal landscape due to his work with youth…
The statement did not go unnoticed. Two months after Morocco lost the 2025 AFCON final to Senegal (0-1 after extra time), Romain Saïss reflected on the episode that marked an entire nation: the panenka attempted and missed by Brahim Díaz during the last chance penalty. In an interview with Colinterview, the former captain of the Atlas Lions expressed his bewilderment at the moment of the act, explaining that he does not blame Brahim for missing… but for choosing that option at that precise moment. Saïss believes that Díaz “could have been the hero,” but he wanted to “be the superhero,”…
Morocco continues its momentum regarding dual nationals trained in the Netherlands. Ayoub Ouarghi, a young attacking midfielder who has been part of the Dutch youth teams, has decided to switch to Morocco for the next stage of his international career, a trend that has been confirmed in recent months with several profiles identified in the Netherlands. This decision comes on the heels of the official announcement of Sami Bouhoudane’s change of allegiance, another talent closely monitored in the Netherlands, whose process to join Morocco has been reported as underway. With these developments, Morocco is clearly “scooping up” a portion of…