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The draw against Mali (1-1) left supporters unsatisfied. However, if we look at the recent history of the national teams, this misstep in the second group stage match strangely resembles a rite of passage. Often synonymous with a rude awakening, this scenario has in the past paved the way for historic triumphs... with one exception.
A slight fright in the Moroccan capital. A seismic shock was felt this Saturday afternoon by the inhabitants of the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. While no damage has been reported, this event occurs in a context of seismic activity in recent days, particularly in the Meknes area.
Crowned with his historic title as U20 World Champion with Morocco and top assist provider in Ligue 2, Yassine Gessime has become too big for Dunkerque. The Moroccan winger, who recently tormented Strasbourg’s defense, is at the heart of a royal battle between several heavyweights in Ligue 1 and Europe.
The atmosphere was electric at the Moulay Al-Hassan stadium in Rabat on Wednesday. While the Fennecs shone on the field by crushing Sudan (3-0), their Algerian supporters had to fight a completely different battle behind the scenes to reach the stands. Between diplomatic rupture, closed borders and new electronic visa requirements, the journey to the Kingdom has taken on the appearance of an odyssey.
Only 15 kilometers separate Spain from Morocco, but on the road, it’s a different world. A Spanish driver shared his astonishment at a very common practice on the roads of the Kingdom that has the knack of annoying tourists: the almost systematic use of high beam headlights.
Unease is growing in the Spanish countryside. Faced with a sharp drop in their production and declining profitability, Iberian farmers are pointing the finger at a clear culprit: the "fierce" competition from third countries, with Morocco at the forefront of the criticism.
Get your umbrellas and coats ready, the weekend is going to be turbulent. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) has placed several regions of the Kingdom on orange alert. On the program for this Saturday to Monday: heavy thunderstorms, abundant snowfall on the reliefs and a wave of polar cold.
Europe is toughening its stance, but the reality on the ground is catching up with it. In the third quarter of this year, the European Union countries ordered nearly 6,700 Moroccans to leave the territory. An impressive figure on paper, but which hides a bitter failure in implementation: the vast majority of these expulsions are never carried out.
The draw against Mali (1-1) has postponed the official qualification of the Atlas Lions for the round of 16. While the ticket for the next round is "very likely" secured, the main issue of Monday’s match against Zambia remains the first place in the group, which is strategic for the rest of the competition.
No more laxity in the face of piracy of matches and films ? As the Kingdom vibrates to the rhythm of the 2025 CAN and prepares for the 2030 World Cup, the authorities in Rabat have adopted a national roadmap to clean up the sector. The objective is to secure broadcasting rights in the face of a threat that has become industrial.
Mixed evening in Rabat. Held in check by Mali (1-1) this Friday, the Atlas Lions will have to wait to validate their ticket for the round of 16. If the penalty converted by Brahim Diaz was not enough to seal the victory, Walid Regragui prefers to be positive, seeing in this "trap match" a necessary lesson for the future.
The hunt for European drug traffickers who have taken refuge in Morocco continues successfully. Glenn S., a 39-year-old Belgian man who was heavily convicted in his country for cocaine trafficking , was apprehended by the Moroccan authorities. The news, confirmed this Friday by the Antwerp prosecutor’s office, marks the end of the fugitive’s run for this man from Rumst.