Author: La Redaction
FIFPRO revealed its ideal World Team for the year 2025 this Monday, a prestigious distinction awarded exclusively by the votes of professional players. A rare honor, symbolizing recognition among peers. Among these eleven global stars is Achraf Hakimi, a worthy representative of Moroccan and African football. Having had an exceptional season with Paris Saint-Germain, the right-back for the Atlas Lions has once again proven that he is among the best in his position. Defensively unyielding and offensively decisive, Hakimi has established himself as a cornerstone of the Parisian club, consistently delivering high-level performances in the Champions League and the league.…
The Moroccan U17 team began its 2025 World Cup campaign with a defeat (2-0) against Japan on Monday in Doha, during the first day of Group B. This frustrating setback came despite the Atlas Lions showing promising intentions, particularly in the first half. From the early minutes, Nabil Baha’s protégés displayed impressive technical mastery and attempted to impose their rhythm. In the 9th minute, Yassine Zekri unleashed a superb shot that was parried decisively by the Japanese goalkeeper. Shortly after, Driss Aït Cheikh (18th minute) saw his attempt go just over the bar, while Abdelali Eddaoudi (19th minute) created a…
The time for the big departure has arrived for the Moroccan U17 team. The protégés of Nabil Baha begin their journey at the FIFA U17 World Cup this Monday, with their first match against Japan, marking the first day of Group B. The kickoff will be at 14:30 (French time) at Aspire Academy Pitch No. 5 in Doha. On the eve of this debut, the Atlas Cubs held their final training session on Sunday, November 2, on the auxiliary field No. 8 of Al Thumama Stadium. This session was focused on concentration and final tactical adjustments. National coach Nabil Baha,…
OGC Nice and the Moroccan national team are facing some bad news. After a successful start to the season, Sofiane Diop saw his momentum come to a sudden halt this Saturday against Paris Saint-Germain. Having avoided injuries for several months, the Moroccan attacking midfielder has been performing at a high level under Franck Haise, with six goals and one assist in ten Ligue 1 matches. Becoming the technical leader of the Aiglons, Diop embodies the success of the Côte d’Azur club since the summer. Surprise at kickoff: the former Monégasque started on the bench before coming on in the 46th…
Borussia Mönchengladbach has found its new gem. On Tuesday evening, during the 3-1 victory against Karlsruher SC in the DFB-Pokal, Wael Mohya, at just 16 years, 9 months, and 27 days old, became the youngest player to wear the club’s jersey in an official competition. Coming on in stoppage time, the Moroccan-born attacking midfielder had only a few minutes to make his mark on the pitch, but that brief moment was enough to etch his name in the history of the Fohlen. With this appearance, he surpasses Karlheinz Pflipsen, who previously held the record for the youngest player at the…
PSV Eindhoven continued their forward march with a convincing win against Fortuna Sittard (5-2) on Friday night at the Philips Stadion. This victory was marked by another standout performance from Ismael Saibari, who scored a brace in the first half. The Moroccan attacking midfielder opened the scoring in the 17th minute with a well-placed and powerful header from a precise cross by Dennis Man, rewarding the home side’s dominance. Ten minutes later, Saibari struck again: after a superb through ball from Mauro Junior, the Atlas Lion unleashed a powerful right-footed shot, leaving Mattijs Branderhorst with no chance (2-0, 28’). Before…
Al Ain continues its dominance in the league after a convincing victory (0-3) against Ajman on the 7th matchday of the UAE Pro League. Soufiane Rahimi’s teammates confirm their status as leaders with 19 points, two ahead of Al-Wahda (17). The Moroccan international was once again decisive. In the 81st minute, he provided the assist for the 3-0 goal to Kaku, who scored with a clean shot into the top corner following an excellent service from the right flank. This action illustrates the perfect understanding between the two players and Rahimi’s consistency, as he is truly the playmaker for the…
Real Betis did not falter against Atlético Palma del Río, winning decisively (1-7) in the first round of the Copa del Rey, in a festive atmosphere at the Sergio León stadium, packed for the occasion. Substituted in at the 70th minute, Moroccan international Abde Ezzalzouli made a remarkable impact in the final moments of the match. In the 75th minute, he delivered a perfectly weighted header assist to Llorente, who scored the fifth goal for the Seville side. Then, in the 90th minute, Abde capped off Betis’ display with a powerful header from a corner, sealing the score at 1-7.…
The Moroccan national team will continue its preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two new friendly matches scheduled. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the Atlas Lions will face Mozambique on November 14 and then Uganda on November 18, at the Grand Stadium of Tangier, starting at 8:00 PM. These two tests are part of the final adjustments for coach Hoalid Regragui’s men before the kickoff of the continental tournament, which Morocco will host from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Placed in Group A of the competition, the Atlas Lions will encounter Comoros,…
There was great fear on Wednesday evening at the Vélodrome. Entering the game in the second half against SCO Angers (2-2), Bilal Nadir suddenly collapsed on the pitch, causing significant concern among his teammates and supporters. The young Marseille midfielder, aged 21, had just replaced Igor Paixão in the 76th minute when the incident occurred. Quickly attended to by the medical staff, Nadir was placed in the recovery position before being evacuated on a stretcher to the applause of the crowd. At the end of the match, Roberto De Zerbi wanted to provide details on the situation: “He lost consciousness…