Moroccan Football Federation Sanctions Club Presidents for Match-Fixing Scandal
19 June 2022
After a recent scandal linked to a fixed match in Botola Pro D2, several club leaders have been sanctioned by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).
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Russia-Ukraine War Threatens Moroccan Citrus Exports as Payment Concerns Mount
16 June 2022
Since Russia’s exclusion from the SWIFT interbank messaging system, Moroccan citrus exporters are keeping their fingers crossed to be paid, even if the probability of being (…)
Moroccan Football Federation Bans Raja Casablanca Fans After Stadium Violence
4 June 2022
The supporters of Raja de Casablanca will be banned from the stadium. This is the decision of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), following the incidents recorded (…)
CAF Imposes Heavy Sanctions on Raja Casablanca for Fan Violence in Champions League Match
17 May 2022
The acts of violence recorded during the match between Raja of Casablanca and Al Ahly have resulted in heavy consequences for the Casablanca club, sanctioned by the (…)
FIFA Fines Morocco $30,000 for World Cup Qualifier Misconduct
3 May 2022
Several African national teams, including Morocco, have been sanctioned following the playoff matches for the 2022 World Cup. The kingdom will have to pay a fine of 300,000 (…)
Belgian Court Overturns Dismissal of Teacher in Muhammad Caricature Controversy
15 April 2022
The Belgian Council of State ruled on the case of the Molenbeek teacher, finding illegal his dismissal by the municipality following the incident related to a caricature of the (…)
Morocco Abstains from UN Vote on Russia’s Human Rights Council Suspension
10 April 2022
Morocco still maintains its position of neutrality at the UN in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. On Thursday, the kingdom was absent from the vote that suspended Russia’s (…)
Morocco Emerges as Potential Hub for Western Companies Exiting Russia
6 April 2022
Morocco could host some multinationals that have decided to leave Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. The Kingdom is on a shortlist of eligible countries.
Morocco to Address Financial Challenges for Students in Russia Amid Sanctions
18 March 2022
Informed of the difficulties related to money transfers to Moroccan students in Russia, following the country’s exclusion from the SWIFT financial platform, the government has (…)
Moroccan Football Clubs Face Sanctions After Stadium Violence in Rabat
16 March 2022
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation, through the Central Commission for Discipline and Fair Play, has sanctioned AS FAR and Maghreb de Fès, following the events that took (…)