Author: La Redaction
Romain Saïss officially announced his international retirement with the Atlas Lions on the evening of Monday, February 23, 2026, through a message posted on his social media. The 35-year-old defender thus brings an end to a significant chapter of his career, having earned 86 caps for Morocco, where he was long one of the leaders and the captain. A decision announced on social media, just months before the 2026 World Cup In his message, Saïss thanked his teammates, the staff, and the supporters, explaining that he had carefully considered this choice as the national team looks ahead to its upcoming…
Azzedine Ounahi made a remarkable entrance during the 2-2 draw between Deportivo Alavés and Girona on Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Mendizorroza stadium. The Moroccan midfielder came on in the 68th minute, with the score at 1-1, and quickly turned the match around. Girona had conceded the opening goal very early, with a strike from Lucas Boyé (5th minute), before leveling the score thanks to Vladyslav Vanat (31st minute). It was precisely after Ounahi’s entry that the Catalans accelerated: in the 73rd minute, the Moroccan provided an assist to Viktor Tsygankov, who gave Girona the lead (1-2). A simple…
Adam Masina was spotted in the stands during the Al Sadd – Al Wakrah match, held in the Qatari league. His presence was notable, especially since the Moroccan defender is still injured and currently without a club. As a reminder, the Moroccan international is still recovering from an injury (notably to his hip) sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations final. Following the CAN 2025, he amicably terminated his contract with Torino. Now a free agent, Masina can sign with the club of his choice, and Qatar now appears to be a credible option. In this context, seeing him attend…
RC Strasbourg ended Lyon’s winning streak by winning at the Meinau (3-1). In this important victory, Samir El Mourabet played a crucial role in the midfield and particularly stood out by being the catalyst for the penalty that ultimately secured Strasbourg’s lead in the final quarter of the match. A complete match, and the action that turned the end of the game The Racing built their advantage thanks to goals from Martial Godo (37th minute) and Diego Moreira (52nd minute), before Lyon responded through Corentin Tolisso (59th minute). However, it was in the final minutes that El Mourabet, 20 years…
Watford’s coach, Edward Still, provided an update on Othmane Maamma, who was forced to leave his teammates in the first half during the match against Derby County. This early exit left the Hornets camp frustrated, especially since the player had started the game strongly. After the match, Still did not hide his regret at losing his winger so early: the coach emphasized that Maamma had begun with good intentions and made an immediate impact on the game, making his departure all the more difficult to digest. The Watford coach also placed this incident in the context of the end of…
Bilal El Khannouss made a remarkable appearance on Thursday, February 19, 2026, in the European Cup. On the pitch at Celtic, the Moroccan attacking midfielder led VfB Stuttgart to a 4-1 victory against Celtic in the first leg of the Europa League playoffs. In a match initially disrupted by an early interruption due to a protest in the stands, Stuttgart maintained their composure and quickly asserted their dominance. El Khannouss stood out for his efficiency in crucial areas: he found the net for the first time, before scoring again before the half-hour mark, giving the Germans a significant advantage. Celtic…
The Ayyoub Bouaddi case has reached a significant milestone. According to the Moroccan daily Assabah, the LOSC Lille midfielder has recently obtained his Moroccan national identity card (CNI), a key administrative step towards a potential sporting affiliation with the Moroccan national team. At 18 years old, the player, born in France and having gone through the French youth selections, remains eligible for a change of association at the international level as long as he has not played an official match with the French senior team. Obtaining the CNI is often seen as an essential prerequisite for the next steps in…
Bad news for Oussama Targhalline. The Moroccan midfielder of Feyenoord Rotterdam was injured during the league match against Go Ahead Eagles, played on February 15, 2026, in the Eredivisie. He suffered an ankle injury following a dangerous tackle and was unable to continue, having to leave his teammates early in the match, in the 18th minute, after several long minutes of treatment on the pitch. During the incident, Thibo Baeten was sent off (red card), a gesture that has been widely discussed in the Netherlands. Clearly affected, Targhalline attempted to return before ultimately conceding his place, leaving the medical staff…
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Abde) recently spoke in an interview broadcast on Betis TV, the official channel of Real Betis, at a pivotal moment in the season: the Andalusian club has established itself at the top of the table and harbors genuine European ambitions. In a tone that is both relaxed and clear-headed, the Moroccan winger reflects on a “serious” start to the season, which he considers overall positive in terms of physical and technical performance. Abde particularly emphasizes the notion of continuity: being useful more often, repeating good sequences, and improving his statistics without deviating from his style of play. The…
Defeated at home, Olympiakos and Ayoub El Kaabi will need to turn the situation around in Germany. On Wednesday, February 18, at the Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, the Greek club lost 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs. A harsh score considering a more balanced first half, before the German side gained momentum after the break. Leverkusen made the difference in the second half thanks to Patrik Schick, who scored a quick double after the hour mark: first with a composed finish, then with a header from a corner taken by Alex Grimaldo. These two…