Barcelona rising star Lamine Yamal has addressed the issue of racial abuse in Spanish football, especially the reported abuse he suffered against Real Madrid. The 17-year-old winger, whose African heritage traces back to Morocco and Equatorial Guinea, spoke about his experiences during a recent interview with Mundo Deportivo. Yamal, who has been making waves in […]
FC Barcelona sensation, Lamine Yamal has opened up about the racism he has faced when facing Real Madrid. Players such as Vinícius Júnior, Alejandro Balde, and Lamine Yamal have all been subjected to racist chants and insults during matches in recent times. The aforementioned Barcelona duo were racially abused during Barça’s 4-0 thrashing of Real […]
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Chelsea’s teenage prodigy Ibrahim Rabbaj could be on the brink of an unprecedented early call-up to Morocco’s senior national team, as head coach Walid Regragui considers naming the 16-year-old in his squad for June’s international friendlies. The move reflects Morocco’s growing urgency to secure the services of the Anglo-Moroccan forward before England can stake a […]
Promising attacker, Lamine Yamal has hinted at signing a new Barcelona contract. The Spanish international with Moroccan and Equatorial Guinea heritage has been a key player for the Catalan club in the ongoing season. The 17-year-old speaking in an interview with Mundo Deportivo addressed the subject of his renewal. “I think no one doubts what I […]
Lamine Yamal reached an exciting milestone on Monday night, marking his 100th appearance in professional football. The 17-year-old forward, with Moroccan and Equatorial Guinean roots, played a crucial role in FC Barcelona’s hard-earned 1-0 victory over Rayo Vallecano, with Robert Lewandowski scoring the only goal. Yamal’s 100 career appearances are split between 83 games for […]
Morocco will take on Benin in a friendly match on March 10 in Rabat, as part of the upcoming FIFA international window. The fixture holds significance for both sides as they prepare for key competitions. For Morocco, the match will serve as vital preparation ahead of the upcoming qualifiers for the next Africa Cup of […]
Ghana’s senior women’s football team, the Black Queens, have arrived in Casablanca with a squad of 19 players ahead of their international friendly against the Atlas Lionesses of Morocco on Friday, February 21. The match will mark the first test for newly appointed head coach Kim Lars Bjorkegren, who was recently unveiled as Ghana’s new […]
Paris Saint-Germain’s right-back, Achraf Hakimi, has solidified his future with the French champions by signing a contract extension that binds him to the club until June 2029. This decision comes in the wake of reported interest from his former club, Real Madrid, who were seeking a replacement for the injured Dani Carvajal. Hakimi, 26, has […]
Moroccan-born attacker, Lamine Yamal has confirmed that he will extend his stay at FC Barcelona. The 17-year-old’s contract at the Catalan club is set to expire in 2026. Yamal has enjoyed a superb start to his career with Barcelona and has contributed five goals and 10 assists in the league this season. In an interview […]
Olympique Marseille goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli has hailed Achraf Hakimi, Paris Saint-Germain’s dynamic right-back, as a pivotal figure in the club’s success. Speaking on Téléfoot, Rulli admired Hakimi’s dual impact on both ends of the pitch. “For me, the player who stands out is at PSG and his name is Achraf Hakimi,” Rulli stated, emphasizing the […]
