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πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

By the testimony of a mosque imam in Madrid.. Moroccan Ibrahim Diaz is a Muslim and keen on his prayers

Imam Adel Al-Hashimi confirms that Moroccan footballer Ibrahim Diaz is a practicing Muslim who frequently prays in a Madrid mosque.

Mar 3 β€’ 08:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Between Suhoor and the Whistle of Bernabeu: The Fasting Routine of Moroccan Player Abkar Al-Sarim Before Facing Real Madrid

Moroccan defender Abkar Al-Sarim balances the demands of Ramadan fasting with the physical challenges of competing against Real Madrid.

Mar 2 β€’ 14:49 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan player Rahimi's hat-trick leads Al Ain to the top of the UAE league

Moroccan player Sofiane Rahimi scored a hat-trick to help Al Ain temporarily reach the top of the UAE Pro League after a 3-2 victory against Khorfakan.

Feb 27 β€’ 18:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Was the 'World Cup Champion' appointed as the successor to Rakhraqi? The Moroccan Federation responds

The Moroccan Football Federation denied rumors of appointing a new head coach for the national team in response to media speculation about the potential appointment of Mohamed Wahbi.

Feb 26 β€’ 20:03 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

The Departure of Regragui Provokes Reactions Among Moroccans.. What's the Story?

The future of Moroccan national football team coach Walid Regragui remains a topic of heated debate among fans following the team's recent failure in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 25 β€’ 13:34 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Moroccan Football Federation responds to news of Walid Regragui's departure

The Moroccan Football Federation denies reports about the departure of national team coach Walid Regragui and names his possible successor.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barcelona Legend Approaches to Succeed Rekraki in Coaching Morocco

Reports suggest that former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez is the preferred candidate to replace Walid Rekraki as head coach of the Moroccan national football team.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:09 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Rakraki informs Moroccan national team players of his fate before World Cup 2026

Walid Rakraki has reportedly informed the players of the Moroccan national football team that he will not continue as their coach leading into the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 24 β€’ 17:24 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Farewell of Moroccan Romain SaΓ―ss to the National Team

Romain SaΓ―ss, the Moroccan footballer and captain of the national team, announces his retirement from international play after a distinguished career, particularly highlighted by the 2022 World Cup.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:34 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Crime & Justice

Morocco and PSG football star Achraf Hakimi to face trial for rape

Achraf Hakimi, the Moroccan football star and PSG defender, is set to face trial for allegations of rape following a report by a young woman in Paris.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:13 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
National & Local

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco footballer Hakimi to face trial for rape

Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi, a Moroccan footballer, is set to face trial on charges of rape.

Feb 24 β€’ 11:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi sent to trial for rape

Moroccan international player Achraf Hakimi, currently with PSG, has been referred to trial for rape following an incident reported in February 2023.

Feb 24 β€’ 10:52 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video... Match stopped in the Dutch league for a Muslim player to break his fast

A Dutch-Moroccan football player, Ayoub Oufkir, had a moment during a match to break his fast while playing in the Dutch league.

Feb 24 β€’ 05:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Roman SaΓ―ss announces his retirement from international football with an emotional message to Moroccan fans

Moroccan defender Roman SaΓ―ss announced his retirement from international football, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to Moroccan fans.

Feb 23 β€’ 19:25 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Ounahi Returns to His Spanish Team After Injury in Africa Cup 2025

Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi is set to return to Girona after recovering from an injury sustained during the Africa Cup of Nations.

Feb 23 β€’ 09:47 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Dialogue Between Wydad and Asfi Ignites Quarter-Final Match of the Confederation Cup

The African Confederation Cup quarter-finals feature a matchup between Moroccan teams Wydad and Olympic Asfi, ensuring a Moroccan team will progress to the semi-finals.

Feb 21 β€’ 06:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Long prison sentences for Senegalese fans detained in Morocco

A Moroccan court sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans to prison terms ranging from three to twelve months for vandalism during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:22 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Africa Cup of Nations: 18 Senegalese supporters sentenced to between three months and one year in prison after incidents in Morocco

Eighteen Senegalese supporters have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from three months to one year by a Moroccan court following violent incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. A wonderful brace by Moroccan Bilal El Khannous in the Europa League

Young Moroccan star Bilal El Khannous shone brightly by scoring two goals in Stuttgart's 4-1 victory over Celtic in the Europa League.

Feb 19 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Regraki a candidate to succeed De Zerbi as coach of Marseille

Moroccan coach Walid Regraki is being considered to replace Roberto De Zerbi at French club Olympique Marseille following the latter's dismissal.

Feb 12 β€’ 09:47 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

In a humorous challenge, Bono's son outshines Benzema

In a light-hearted moment during a training session, Isaaq Bono, the son of Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bono, impressively challenges and outperforms French striker Karim Benzema in a penalty shootout.

Feb 11 β€’ 14:15 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

The creator of the Panenka comments on Moroccan Diaz's missed penalty in the Africa Cup final

AntonΓ­n Panenka commented on Moroccan player Ibrahima DΓ­az's crucial missed penalty during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

French report: Rkraki determined to leave Morocco despite official denial

Reports suggest Moroccan national team coach Walid Rkraki is keen on resigning, despite official denials from the Moroccan Football Federation.

Feb 9 β€’ 16:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Yamiq scores for Zaragoza and gifts the equalizer to Eibar before being sent off

Zaragoza and Eibar drew 1-1 in the Spanish Segunda Division, with Moroccan defender Jawad Yamiq's performance being a mix of brilliance and disaster.

Feb 8 β€’ 12:21 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
Sports

Foot Marcato: Morocco's coach resigned. The federation says: No

Walid Regragui reportedly resigned as Morocco's coach after losing to Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final, a claim denied by the Moroccan Football Federation.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:16 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Sports

The most successful coach in the history of the Moroccan national team has resigned

Walid Regragui, the coach of the Moroccan national football team, has submitted his resignation to the Moroccan Football Association after leading the team to notable successes including a World Cup semi-final and an African Cup of Nations final.

Feb 6 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Infantino Nominates Morocco for World Cup Victory and Sparks Division on Social Media

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has suggested that the Moroccan national team could win the 2026 World Cup, leading to mixed reactions on social media during an Instagram live session.

Feb 6 β€’ 13:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

The Truth About Walid Regragui's Resignation.. The Moroccan Federation Responds with an Official Statement

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation denied rumors regarding the resignation of coach Walid Regragui, just months before the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 6 β€’ 11:53 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Moroccan football federation to appeal CAF sanctions imposed after AFCON final

Morocco's football federation plans to appeal sanctions from the Confederation of African Football related to the controversial AFCON final against Senegal.

Feb 4 β€’ 17:42 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

In Video: Ronaldo with Moroccan Player in Announcement of Spanish Club

Real Zaragoza announced the signing of Moroccan international Jawad Yamiq for the current football season, featuring a promotional video with Cristiano Ronaldo that garnered significant attention.

Feb 4 β€’ 13:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco appeals CAF sanctions following African Cup Final incidents

The Moroccan Football Federation announced its intention to appeal sanctions imposed by CAF following incidents during the Africa Cup of Nations final, arguing that the penalties do not match the gravity of the events.

Feb 3 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Zbeiri, top scorer of the U-20 World Cup, transfers to French Rennes

The French football club Rennes officially announced the signing of young Moroccan forward Yassir Zbeiri from Portuguese club Famalicao, as he stands out among the best young players after a remarkable season in the U-20 World Cup in Chile.

Feb 3 β€’ 06:18 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video.. the fight between Diaz and Akhoumash, two players from the Moroccan national team, sparks widespread controversy

Moroccan national team players Ibrahim Diaz and Elyass Akhoumash sparked controversy after a fight during their match in La Liga between Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:01 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
Sports

African teams sanctioned over football final chaos (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)

The Confederation of African Football has imposed financial penalties and suspensions on the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations due to chaos during the 2025 AFCON final.

Jan 30 β€’ 10:29 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

History of Morocco and Senegal Matches Before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final

The Moroccan national team has a clear historical advantage over Senegal ahead of their anticipated encounters in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Jan 15 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

A Human Gesture from Ben Saghir to a Moroccan Fan

Moroccan player Ilyas Ben Saghir made a humane gesture towards a fan who was injured in the stands during the celebration of Morocco's qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Jan 15 β€’ 11:21 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Watch.. Moroccan euphoria upon reaching the African Cup final

Thousands of Moroccans celebrated in the streets after their national football team reached the African Cup final by defeating Nigeria in a penalty shootout.

Jan 15 β€’ 03:44 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

French Le Havre signs Moroccan Boufal

Le Havre Football Club has signed Moroccan midfielder Sofiane Boufal until the end of the season, marking his return to French football.

Jan 14 β€’ 12:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Badou Zaki Reveals Keys to Crossing to the African Cup Final

Former Moroccan national team coach Badou Zaki anticipates that the match between Morocco and Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals will be one of the strongest games of the tournament due to the high technical quality of both teams.

Jan 14 β€’ 04:50 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Sports

Brahim DΓ­az Breaks the Mold in Morocco's Africa Cup

Brahim DΓ­az, the tournament's top scorer and a player for Real Madrid, is set to face Nigeria in a semifinal that could elevate his football career as he embraces his Moroccan nationality.

Jan 14 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

In video.. Neymar supports Moroccan Hakimi before the Africa Cup semi-final

Brazilian star Neymar shows support for his former teammate Achraf Hakimi ahead of Morocco's anticipated semi-final match in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Jan 13 β€’ 16:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Video: Ibrahim Diaz Captures the Hearts of Moroccans with Goals and a Dance Inspired by the Land of Ancestors

Moroccan Ibrahim Diaz has become a star of the Africa Cup of Nations, scoring in every match and lifting team morale as they aim for a long-awaited title.

Jan 11 β€’ 18:26 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Morocco vs. Nigeria in the Africa Cup of Nations: Date and Broadcasting Channels

The Moroccan national team will face the Nigerian team in a crucial semi-final match of the Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, following their respective quarter-final victories.

Jan 10 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· France24
Sports

This isn't a circus!

The article discusses whether Moroccan fans have overly high expectations for their national team's performance, in light of historical comparisons to the French 1998 World Cup-winning squad.

Jan 9 β€’ 22:39 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Fiery confrontations for Arabs in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup.. Moroccan revenge against Cameroon and complex missions for Egypt and Algeria

The Arab teams Morocco, Egypt, and Algeria face tough African football powerhouses in the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations, with Morocco seeking revenge against Cameroon.

Jan 7 β€’ 12:57 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The influx of African crowds revitalizes the economy in Moroccan cities

Morocco's capital, Rabat, is experiencing unprecedented economic activity due to the influx of African crowds attending the Africa Cup of Nations football matches.

Jan 7 β€’ 08:48 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
Sports

Moroccan Wydad signs former France striker Ben Yedder

Wydad Casablanca has officially signed former France striker Wissam Ben Yedder to a six-month contract with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Jan 7 β€’ 04:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Sports

Despite Political Freeze: How Morocco and Algeria Embrace Each Other at the Africa Cup

Algerian and Moroccan football fans celebrate together at the Africa Cup despite closed borders between the two countries, raising the question of a direct showdown in the semifinals.

Jan 6 β€’ 05:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
Sports

Brahim DΓ­az, the footballer who barely counts for Madrid and is making history with Morocco: four goals in four matches

Brahim DΓ­az is enjoying remarkable success with the Moroccan national team, scoring four goals in as many matches, despite having limited playing time at Real Madrid this season.

Jan 5 β€’ 20:19 UTC
🌍 Africanews
Sports

Morocco fans optimistic about AFCON win...but are wary of facing Egypt in the final

Moroccan fans express excitement about their team's potential victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while remaining cautious about the possibility of facing Egypt in the final.

Jan 2 β€’ 11:31 UTC

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