Reda Belahyane made an instant impression on Lazio head coach Marco Baroni during his Serie A debut, despite limited minutes in the goalless draw against Venezia on February 22. The 21-year-old Moroccan forward was introduced in the 84th minute, replacing Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, and wasted no time showcasing his potential. Though his time on the pitch […]
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Medhi Benatia, now serving as the director of football at Marseille, has opened up about a pivotal moment in his career when he nearly signed for Paris Saint-Germain a decade ago — a move that could have drastically changed his professional path. The former Moroccan international, who was trained at Marseille before embarking on an […]
Real Sociedad’s defensive anchor Nayef Aguerd faces an anxious wait after sustaining a suspected quadriceps injury during their 3-0 La Liga victory over Leganés, raising concerns over his availability during a pivotal stage of the season. The Moroccan international, who joined Real Sociedad on loan from West Ham during the 2024 summer transfer window, has […]
Amine Adli delivered a standout performance for Bayer Leverkusen, scoring and assisting in their 2-0 Bundesliga triumph over Holstein Kiel, solidifying the club’s strong position in the league. The Moroccan international wasted no time making his mark, playing a pivotal role in Leverkusen’s early dominance during the 23rd round of the Bundesliga. After a hard-fought […]
Chelsea’s rising star Ibrahim Rabbaj has officially committed his international future to Morocco, turning down England’s advances in favor of representing the North African nation. The 15-year-old, born in 2009, made the decisive choice despite efforts from the English Football Association to secure his allegiance. Rabbaj, widely regarded as one of Chelsea’s brightest prospects, has […]
Morocco is actively pursuing a friendly match against Senegal as part of its preparation plan for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), aiming to pit the Atlas Lions against some of the continent’s top teams in the lead-up to the tournament. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) remains keen on securing a fixture against […]
Amine Harit has made his long-awaited return to the Olympique de Marseille squad after a three-month injury absence, offering a major boost to Roberto De Zerbi’s side as they push forward in Ligue 1. The Moroccan international, who suffered a calf injury during Marseille’s 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on November 27, 2024, is now […]
Qatari side Al Shamal has confirmed the contract extension of former Moroccan international Younes Belhanda, securing his services until 2026. Belhanda, who joined the club during last season’s winter transfer window on a free transfer, has now solidified his place in the squad following a mutual contract termination with Turkish side Adanaspor. The seasoned midfielder, […]
The preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are gathering momentum as Morocco and Spain reaffirm their commitment to co-hosting the tournament alongside Portugal. On Tuesday, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, welcomed Rafael Louzán, the newly elected President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation, in Rabat for a high-level […]
Real Madrid will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu on Wednesday night in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final, with the tie finely poised following an electrifying first encounter. While the spotlight will inevitably fall on the star names from both sides, Brahim Diaz could emerge as a decisive figure for […]
