Roberto Carlos puts an end to the rumor. The former Real Madrid star says he did not convert to Islam, contrary to information that went viral after his marriage to Moroccan businesswoman Souhaila Tahiri.
Images of Roberto Carlos celebrating his wedding to Suhaila Ettahiri, a Spanish businesswoman of Moroccan origin, are circulating widely on social media. The ceremony shown in the videos took place on July 25, but the former Real Madrid player had already been married for several months.
Morocco beat Canada and Brazil lost to Norway. Yet the Lions of the Atlas remain just behind the Seleção in the FIFA ranking. The explanation lies not in the sporting result, but in the calculation method used by the international body.
Morocco’s victory against Canada does more than just matter in the 2026 World Cup. It also shows in the FIFA rankings. The Lions of the Atlas are now just a few decimals away from Brazil.
The Atlas Lions are entering the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup. To reach the final, Mohamed Ouahbi’s men will have to overcome a formidable bracket, dotted with the greatest powers of European football .
Ahead of the highly anticipated match between the Netherlands and Morocco, Dutch political leader Geert Wilders shared an AI-generated image on Friday directly targeting Moroccans .
Qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2026 World Cup, Morocco receives international praise. Yet the neighboring television continues to ignore the successes of Mohamed Ouahbi’s players in its news broadcasts.
On the eve of a Netherlands-Morocco Round of 16 clash at the World Cup, the Dutch press oscillates between respect and caution. Seduced by Morocco’s performances against Brazil and Scotland, several media outlets also point out its alarming ball losses against Haiti.
Morocco faces Haiti as favorites, but the Opta figures from the first two matches invite caution . The Lions shoot a lot, but still lack accuracy on target.
Battling Morocco for top spot in Group C, Brazil refuses to play it safe. Against Scotland, Carlo Ancelotti will field his strongest team, marking Neymar’s long-awaited return, to secure the group’s summit.
Before facing Haiti, Opta figures reveal a discreet weakness of the Atlas Lions : Morocco crosses frequently, wins corners, but converts this dominance into aerial danger very rarely.
The appointment of a Dutch referee for the match against Haiti could have raised concerns, with the Netherlands being potential opponents. Moroccan coach Mohamed Ouahbi firmly dismissed these doubts, reiterating his complete confidence in FIFA.