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Morocco Plans Dakhla Stadium for 2030 World Cup Bid
The Moroccan authorities have launched the project to build a football stadium in Dakhla with a view to hosting the 2025 CAF or the 2030 World Cup.
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Portugal
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Morocco, Spain, and Portugal Launch Historic Joint Bid for 2030 World Cup
Morocco, Spain and Portugal have announced their joint candidacy to host the 2030 World Cup. A historic announcement made by King Mohammed VI during the presentation of the CAF Excellence Award in Kigali, Rwanda.
Sport
Spain, Portugal in Talks with Morocco for Joint 2030 World Cup Bid
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced that "Spain and Portugal have started talks with Morocco to assess its possible incorporation into the Iberian (IC) candidacy" for the 2030 World Cup.
Sport
Morocco Rejoins Spain-Portugal Bid for 2030 World Cup, Ukraine Dropped
After being excluded by Spain and Portugal in favor of Ukraine, Morocco would be back in the race for a joint bid with these two European countries for the 2030 World Cup .
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Viral Moroccan Girl Now Cheers for Ronaldo's Al Nassr After World Cup Encounter
The little Moroccan girl whose video went viral on social networks after the elimination of Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal by Morocco in the World Cup in Qatar, was seen encouraging Al Nassr, the Saudi club where the Portuguese now plays, in a video shared on the official account of the Arab Super League.
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UEFA Backs Spain-Portugal-Ukraine Bid for 2030 World Cup, Sidelining Morocco
While Morocco had expressed the idea of a joint candidacy for the 2030 World Cup between Spain and Portugal, the kingdom would be excluded in favor of Ukraine.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Fans Threaten 9-Year-Old Moroccan Girl Over World Cup Taunt
Commenting on the match between Morocco and Portugal in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Qatar, won by the Atlas Lions (1-0), a 9-year-old Moroccan supporter mocked Cristiano Ronaldo. This provoked the anger of the Portuguese star’s fans, who threatened her with death and rape.
Spain
Spanish Police Under Investigation for Alleged Assault on Moroccan Soccer Fans in Ceuta
The national police have opened an investigation after the violence exerted by the police on three women celebrating in the streets of Ceuta the victory of Morocco over Portugal and its first qualification for the World Cup semi-finals. For its part, the Minister of the Interior has opened an internal investigation to clarify the facts.
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Moroccan Striker En-Nesyri Breaks Ronaldo's Vertical Jump Record in World Cup Upset
During the match against Portugal which resulted in a historic victory for Morocco (1-0), Moroccan international Youssef En-Nesyri dethroned Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo by jumping 2.78 m to score the only goal of the match.
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Moroccan-American Rapper French Montana Joins Thousands Celebrating Historic World Cup Win in Times Square
Moroccan rapper French Montana celebrated in his own way the victory of the Atlas Lions over Portugal in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Morocco became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.
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Morocco Makes History, Ends Ronaldo's World Cup Dream in Quarterfinal Upset
Cristiano Ronaldo has seen his dream of winning the World Cup shattered by Morocco, who eliminated Portugal in the quarter-finals (1-0) and became the first African and Arab country to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup.
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Portugal Players Criticize Referee After Shock World Cup Loss to Morocco
The 1-0 defeat against Morocco in the World Cup quarter-finals is not going down well for Portugal. Some Portuguese players have questioned the refereeing of the match.