Morocco sees the French threat becoming more specific for Ayoub Bouaddi. Didier Deschamps has personally contacted the young prodigy to lock him in with the Blues, forcing the Moroccan Federation to play its last card: a call-up for the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Atlas Lions do not want to arrive unarmed against Brazil. To prepare for this top-level duel, the Federation is negotiating behind the scenes a friendly match against Ecuador as early as March, a dress rehearsal confirmed by the opposing coach who considers the agreement imminent.
The euphoria of victory almost spiraled out of control in the stands for the Yamal clan. Mounir Nasraoui multiplied provocative gestures towards the Betis public, forcing security to exfiltrate him from his seat to prevent a physical confrontation with local supporters.
Moroccan fans can prepare their trip to the American East Coast. FIFA has unveiled the detailed schedule of the Atlas Lions for the 2026 World Cup, with the highlight being an inaugural prestigious duel against Brazil in New York.
Bilal El Khannouss could return to the English pitches sooner than expected, but not under the colors of Leicester City. Currently on loan to Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, the Moroccan attacking midfielder is attracting strong interest from Newcastle United, who are paving the way for a transfer as soon as his German adventure ends.
Blogger Aqababe sparked a media storm on Friday by revealing an alleged affair between Presnel Kimpembe and Imen Es , a French singer of Moroccan origin. Sarah, the defender’s wife, immediately reacted with a direct attack on Instagram, turning a private rumor into a public showdown.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup has revived old memories for Moroccan football. By inheriting Brazil and Scotland in their group, Morocco is facing a configuration almost identical to that of 1998, a coincidence that coach Walid Regragui intends to exploit to motivate his troops.
Carlo Ancelotti does not hide his concern. While Group C seems manageable on paper, the Brazilian coach identifies Morocco as the major obstacle for the top spot, brushing aside Scotland and Haiti to focus on the Hakimi threat.
Watford pulled off the heist of the year for only £1.1 million. Othmane Maamma , freshly crowned U20 World Cup Ballon d’Or, is already setting records and attracting recruiters, promising the English club a capital gain that recalls the record sales of Richarlison or João Pedro.
The expulsion of Abderrazak Hamdallah and the disappointing draw against Oman were feared to be the worst for the rest of the tournament. But Saudi Arabia’s victory has radically changed the situation: the Atlas Lions only need a draw on Monday to validate their ticket to the quarter-finals.
While the Wydad squad is resting during the AFCON break, Hakim Ziyech is undergoing a strict regime. The Moroccan international, without competition since May, has no room for error to succeed in his planned return at the end of January.
Walid Regragui displays limitless ambition. Barely after the draw in Washington, the national team coach is already projecting his Atlas Lions into the World Cup final, imagining a historic double confrontation against Brazil .