Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi among 10 World Cup stars set to spark transfer battle
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has once again reshaped the transfer market, with Morocco’s Ayoub Bouadi and South Africa’s Mbekezeli...
Features & Interviews (Page 2 of 130)
Why Yassine Bounou has become football’s ultimate penalty specialist
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has earned a reputation as one of football’s finest penalty stoppers, with his performances at the...
FEATURE: Bouaddi: The mathematics prodigy who swapped France for Morocco
Just a month before the World Cup, Ayyoub Bouaddi pledged his allegiance to the ‘Atlas Lions’. Now, destiny pits the...
FEATURE: Are Argentina being treated favourably at World Cup?
Argentina are throwing everything at the defence of their World Cup title – and they have needed to. After being...
Inside Morocco’s football revolution: The €55m project driving World Cup success
Morocco’s impressive run to the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been built on years of strategic planning,...
FEATURE: France get ready to face ‘lost treasure’ Bouaddi in Morocco World Cup clash
Ayyoub Bouaddi had the talent to lead France’s midfield for the next generation, but he decided he didn’t want to...
Lionel Messi once again proved his importance to Argentina’s World Cup campaign as he inspired a dramatic comeback victory against...
World Cup 2026: Refereeing errors – Were Egypt robbed in defeat to Argentina?
Egypt’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been overshadowed by controversy after the Pharaohs and their coaching staff...
FEATURE: Messi v Salah in World Cup last-16 showdown
Lionel Messi’s Argentina face Egypt for a place in the World Cup last 16 on Tuesday as the maestro looks...
How Morocco turned football into a global instrument of influence
Some football stories are remembered for trophies, iconic players, or unforgettable matches. Others grow into something much larger, becoming symbols...
FEATURE: Farewell Cape Verde – the underdogs the World Cup will never forget
Cape Verde may have been the World Cup’s second-smallest nation, but they certainly made a big impact on the 2026...
FEATURE: Unbeaten in 34 matches – why Morocco are World Cup contenders
Morocco are on another fairytale World Cup run – even if their latest win over Canada was less beauty and...
World Cup 2026: Which African teams remain in the Round of 16?
Africa’s representation at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now been reduced to two teams following the conclusion of the...
FEATURE: What it takes to be chosen as a World Cup referee – and how to ref the final
As 48 nations battle for World Cup glory, another group has endured a similarly grueling path to soccer’s biggest stage: the referees. This...
FEATURE: First Afcon, now World Cup – Senegal trapped in ‘football hell’
In the city famous for giving us rock legends Nirvana, Senegal contrived a way to slip from a blissful state...
FEATURE: The World Cup’s free agents looking for their next move
The World Cup is getting interesting. The tournament is now well into the knockout stages, the path to the final...
From Mahrez to Kessie: Are Al Ahli’s glory years beginning to fade?
Saudi side Al Ahli are facing growing uncertainty ahead of the new campaign following the departures of African stars Riyad...
From childhood illness to World Cup hero – Morocco’s Saibari inspires Africa
When Ismail Saibari converted the decisive penalty to send Morocco past the Netherlands and into the Round of 16 at...
Morocco’s penalty king: Bono’s remarkable shootout statistics revealed
Morocco goalkeeper Yassine “Bono” Bounou continues to strengthen his reputation as one of international football’s most dangerous penalty shootout specialists...
FEATURE: Africa’s World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers
The transformation of African football at the World Cup has been nothing short of meteoric. At the 2018 World Cup...