
Lazio Midfielder Belahyane Chooses Morocco Over France for International Career
Reda Belahyane , midfielder for Lazio, explains his choice to opt for Moroccan sporting nationality instead of that of his country of birth, France.

Reda Belahyane , midfielder for Lazio, explains his choice to opt for Moroccan sporting nationality instead of that of his country of birth, France.

Several Moroccan internationals have changed clubs and championships during the winter transfer window. While some have remained in Europe, others have chosen to leave the continent to relaunch their careers in the Gulf.

Hafid Derradji, an Algerian sports commentator on beIN Sports, expressed reservations about Morocco’s organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Walid Regragui, coach of the Moroccan national team, is preparing to unveil the list of Atlas Lions selected for the matches against Niger and Tanzania, scheduled for next March, as part of the fifth and sixth rounds of the African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. He should plan for many changes.
Casablanca supporters are dissatisfied with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) due to the absence of Atlas Lions matches in the large Mohammed V sports complex during the final phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) scheduled from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026.

Moroccan international Hakim Ziyech "feels very good" at Al-Duhail, his new club. The 31-year-old striker did not hide his joy after his first appearance in the Qatari club’s colors on Friday against Umm Salal.

Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, has mentioned the possibility of a friendly match between Morocco and Argentina in the near future.

Two years later, the elimination of the Atlas Lions of Morocco by France in the semi-finals of the 2022 Qatar World Cup still leaves a bitter taste for Fouzi Lekjaa , President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).

After a spell in Morocco, the Italian-Moroccan player Hachim Mastour , 26, returns to Italy and finds a new club.

Belgian-Moroccan striker Ibrahim Salah has experienced highs and lows, never giving up. The journey of a tenacious footballer.

Rayane Bounida’s family and Ajax are engaged in a tug-of-war to the point of not finding an agreement to extend the contract of the young Belgian talent of Moroccan origin. He will have to find a new club, as the Dutch club is open to a transfer this winter.

Morocco is hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place from December 20, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The kingdom is pulling out all the stops to give a special character to this 35th edition of the continental tournament.