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Paris Saint-Germain will take on Real Madrid in a high-stakes Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday evening, with Moroccan internationals Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Diaz set to take centre stage in an encounter rich with subplots. The eagerly awaited fixture, scheduled to kick off at 19:00 local time in Morocco, is being billed by many […]
Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has opened up about the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup semifinal clash against his close friend Kylian Mbappé. PSG and Real Madrid are set to face off on Wednesday at MetLife Stadium, with both teams eager to secure a place in the final. Speaking to DAZN ahead of the match, […]
Niger national team head coach Badou Zaki has backed Morocco star Achraf Hakimi for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. The Paris Saint-Germain right-back has been on superb form, helping his side to clinch the Ligue 1 title, two domestic trophies, the Coupe de France, the Trophee des Champions, and the UEFA Champions League. In addition to the […]
French journalist Hervé Penot has thrown his full support behind Achraf Hakimi as the standout candidate for the 2025 African Ballon d’Or, arguing that the Moroccan full-back’s contributions to Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League success far outweigh those of his rivals — including Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Le Site Info, […]
Achraf Hakimi’s extraordinary form this season has drawn the highest praise from Morocco coach Walid Regragui, who believes the Paris Saint-Germain defender fully deserves to be considered for the Ballon d’Or. “When you talk about the elite of world football this season, you simply cannot overlook what Achraf Hakimi has done, both for club and […]
African players have dominated the FIFA Club World Cup Round of 16 Best XI. Four African stars made it to the best 11 after helping their teams advance to the quarter-finals. Hakimi, the Paris Saint-Germain right-back, played a key role by scoring in PSG’s commanding 4–0 victory over Inter Miami. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Bounou put on […]
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Achraf Hakimi’s exceptional form over the past year has drawn praise from one of football’s biggest stars and fellow Ballon d’Or contender, Ousmane Dembélé, who hailed the Moroccan right-back’s relentless impact on the pitch. Speaking to L’Équipe, Dembélé highlighted Hakimi’s extraordinary contribution to Paris Saint-Germain’s campaign, singling out his decisive performances in the UEFA Champions […]
Former Morocco goalkeeper and current Niger national team coach, Zaki Badou, has lavished praise on Achraf Hakimi, hailing the Moroccan star as a “football phenomenon” and a source of pride for the nation. In an interview with Kooora, Badou spoke highly of the Paris Saint-Germain full-back’s exceptional talent and relentless consistency. “What Achraf Hakimi offers […]
A French newspaper has nominated Moroccan Achraf Hakimi as a leading contender to win the Ballon d’Or for the world’s best player in 2025. Le Parisien reported that Hakimi has scored 14 goals and provided 10 assists in 51 matches for Paris Saint-Germain across all competitions this season. “The Moroccan player has become a fundamental and important pillar […]
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Achraf Hakimi impressed once again at the Club World Cup, earning the Man of the Match award as PSG secured a 2–0 victory over the Seattle Sounders. FIFA broke new ground by bestowing the trophy without any alcohol sponsorship branding, respecting the Moroccan defender’s personal beliefs—a gesture previously extended to compatriot Yassine Bounou. Hakimi’s commanding […]
