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• FIFA Unveils "Welcome to Morocco" Anthem for 2023 Club World Cup
  6 February 2023, by Ginette

  After producing the official song of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan RedOne was once again commissioned by FIFA, as part of the production of the anthem for the Club World Cup being held in Morocco since February 1st.
  FIFA unveiled on Sunday the song "Welcome to Morocco", the anthem of the 2022 Club World Cup taking place from February 1st to 11th in Morocco. The song is a composition by Nadir Khayat, better known as RedOne. It was performed in Arabic and English by several (…)

• FIFA to Test Public VAR Explanations at Club World Cup and Women’s World Cup
  19 January 2023, by Prince

  The referee will be allowed to explain to the public the VAR decisions during the FIFA Club World Cup taking place from February 1 to 11 in Morocco and on the occasion of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, from July 20 to August 20.
  The International Board (IFAB) made this decision regarding VAR on Wednesday during a meeting at Wembley. "We believe this is important in terms of transparency, especially for the supporters in the stadium who currently do not receive enough (…)

• Real Madrid Star Benzema in Doubt for Club World Cup After Injury
  3 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  French international Karim Benzema was substituted due to injury during the match of the 17th day of La Liga between Real Madrid and Valencia (2-0). Will he be absent from the Club World Cup currently taking place in Morocco?
  Real Madrid could be without their star Karim Benzema in Morocco, where the 19th edition of the Club World Cup is being held. On Thursday, the French international came off injured during the La Liga match against Valencia. He injured the back of his thigh, almost at (…)

• Real Madrid’s Benzema Awaits Injury Test Results Ahead of Club World Cup
  4 February 2023, by Prince

  The French striker of Real Madrid, Karim Benzema, injured in the thigh on Thursday during the match against Valencia (2-0) at the Santiago Bernabéu, will undergo tests on Saturday that will determine his participation or not in the Club World Cup taking place currently in Morocco.
  The tests scheduled for Saturday will allow to evaluate the player’s injuries and decide whether he can take part in the Club World Cup in Morocco, sources from Real Madrid told EFE. The French international was (…)

• Injured Benzema to Miss Club World Cup as Real Madrid Heads to Morocco
  7 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  No doubt. French international Karim Benzema will be absent from the Club World Cup currently taking place in Morocco. The Real Madrid captain has not yet fully recovered from the injury he has been suffering from for several days.
  Injured in the thigh during the delayed match of the 17th day of La Liga between Real Madrid and Valencia (2-0), Karim Benzema has not yet fully recovered from his injury. This injury also prevented him from participating in the defeat against Mallorca (0-1) on (…)

• Real Madrid’s Nacho Fernandez Rushes Home from Club World Cup for Birth of Fourth Child
  10 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  Spanish international Nacho Fernandez flew back to Madrid on Wednesday just after Real Madrid qualified for the final of the Club World Cup currently taking place in Morocco, in order to attend the birth of his fourth child.
  Nacho Fernandez is a father for the fourth time. After Real Madrid’s victory over the Egyptian club in the Club World Cup final in Rabat, he returned to Madrid on Wednesday to witness the birth of a new baby. The Spanish international posted a video on his Instagram (…)

• Real Madrid Favored to Win $5.4 Million Prize in FIFA Club World Cup Final
  11 February 2023, by Prince

  Real Madrid is in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup taking place in Morocco. The Spanish club is the favorite to win the title and should pocket 5 million euros if it does.
  Real Madrid will face the Saudi team Al Hilal in the final of the Club World Cup on Saturday. The winner of the cup will pocket 5 million euros, against four million for the losing finalist. Flamengo of Brazil and the Egyptian team Al Ahly will fight to try to win the 2.5 million euros provided for third place. The (…)

• American Journalist Praises Morocco’s Hospitality After World Cup Emotions
  12 February 2023, by Sylvanus

  American sports journalist Nico Cantor, known for having burst into tears in front of the feat of the Atlas Lions at the World Cup, celebrates Moroccan hospitality and Moroccan values. He stayed in Morocco as part of the Club World Cup.
  Nico Cantor is in love with Morocco and makes no secret of it. He went to the kingdom as part of the Club World Cup. In a post written in both English and Moroccan darija, the American sports journalist highlighted the great impact that Morocco’s historic (…)

• Real Madrid Legend Roberto Carlos Praises Moroccan Fans After Club World Cup Victory
  13 February 2023, by Ginette

  Former Brazilian striker Roberto Carlos was in Morocco as part of the FIFA Club World Cup whose final was won by his former club, Real Madrid against Al Hilal (5-3). At the end of his stay, he thanked the Moroccans for their hospitality.
  After his playing and coaching career, Roberto Carlos now holds the position of marketing management at Real Madrid. It was therefore as a guest of honor that the former player attended the final of the Mondialito, which saw the victory of Los Blancos. (…)

• Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior Finds Warm Welcome in Morocco Amid Spanish Racism Struggles
  13 February 2023, by Prince

  The Brazilian striker of Real Madrid, Vinicius Junior, was applauded by Moroccan supporters at the end of the match against Al Hilal (5-3) in the final of the Club World Cup in Morocco. He, who is the target of several racist insults from Spanish supporters, was not insensitive to this gesture of love from the Moroccans.
  "Thank you, Morocco. I saw your passion during the World Cup, but having such fans by my side was something very special. Real Madrid is a global club. We are Africa, (…)