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Morocco's World Cup Dream Ends as France Wins 4-0 in Round of 16
The journey of the women’s national football team came to an end this Tuesday, August 8, after a 4-0 defeat in the round of 16 against France.
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World Cup: French Women's Team Eyes €80,000 Bonus for Quarterfinal Berth
France faces Morocco this Tuesday at the Coopers Stadium in Adelaide in the round of 16 of the women’s World Cup. What bonus will the Bleues receive in case of qualification for the quarter-finals?
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Gad Elmaleh Faces Backlash for Supporting Morocco in World Cup Match Against France
Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh is facing criticism from French Internet users after expressing his unwavering support for the Atlas Lionesses, who will face the Bleues on Tuesday at the Coopers Stadium in Adelaide in the round of 16 of the women’s World Cup.
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Morocco's World Cup Hero Lahmari Ready for Showdown with France
Anissa Lahmari has etched her name in the history of Moroccan women’s football by scoring the winning goal against Colombia (1-0) that propelled the Atlas Lionesses into the round of 16 of the World Cup. The player looks back on the euphoria of the qualification and talks about the team’s mindset before the clash against France on Tuesday.
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Morocco's Women's Soccer Team Makes History, Faces France in World Cup Round of 16
Encouraged by King Mohammed VI, Ghizlane Chebbak , midfielder and captain of the Lionesses of the Atlas and her teammates, are achieving great feats to the point of inspiring all the girls in the MENA region. They will face France on Tuesday at the Hindmarsh Stadium in the Australian city of Adelaide.
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Morocco's French Coach Pedros Ready to Face Home Nation in World Cup Clash
On the eve of the round of 16 match between Morocco and France, the French coach of the Lionesses of the Atlas, Reynald Pedros, shared his feelings and determination.
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African Women's Soccer Rises: France's Dali Praises World Cup Success Ahead of Morocco Clash
Kenza Dali, the Bleues midfielder of Algerian origin, salutes the qualification of three African teams including Morocco in the round of 16 of the World Cup, hoping that one day, Algeria too will manage to reach this level. Her team faces the Lionesses of the Atlas tomorrow, Tuesday.
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France Faces Tough Test Against Morocco in Women's World Cup Round of 16
Coach Hervé Renard hopes the Bleues will prevail on Tuesday in the round of 16 against the Atlas Lionesses , led by his compatriot Reynald Pedros, to secure their qualification for the quarter-finals.
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Muslim Player's World Cup Debut Sparks Debate on Hijab in Sports
The appearance of Moroccan defender Nouhaila Benzina , the first player to wear the hijab at a women’s World Cup, is a revolution hailed in the United Kingdom. This leads a British coach to compare her country to France, where the wearing of the veil in sport remains prohibited.
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Telecom Tycoon Patrick Drahi Faces Creditors Amid Corruption Scandal
The Moroccan-born billionaire Patrick Drahi will speak on Monday and Tuesday about the corruption case shaking his telecoms group in an attempt to reassure his creditors. His right-hand man Armando Pereira, arrested in mid-July in Portugal, is accused of embezzlement.
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Morocco Pressures France for Clear Stance on Western Sahara Dispute
Relations between France and Morocco have been tense for various reasons, including the Pegasus affair and visas. But the real bone of contention between the two countries remains the Sahara. Morocco is awaiting a clear position from Paris on this sensitive issue and will not compromise.
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France's Lakrar in Doubt for World Cup Round of 16 Match Against Morocco
Injured in the left thigh, central defender Maëlle Lakrar, who is part of the France team, did not train on Sunday in Adelaide. Will she be lined up for the round of 16 of the World Cup against the Lionesses of the Atlas ?