Algeria secured a historic qualification for the semifinals of the Women’s AFCON and for the 2027 World Cup on Saturday. In its dispatch devoted to this achievement, the official APS news agency nevertheless omits one detail: the victory was achieved in Casablanca, Morocco.
Vox and Sumar, situated at opposite extremes of Spanish politics, are separately calling for Morocco’s participation in the 2030 World Cup to be reconsidered. The Ceuta crisis provides them with opposing arguments for reaching the same conclusion.
One day after The Times revealed Casablanca as the favorite to host the final of the 2030 World Cup, the trend is reportedly reversed. According to Spanish public radio RNE, Madrid’s Santiago-Bernabéu has reportedly regained the advantage.
The 2030 World Cup final has not yet been awarded, but the Spanish debate is already casting suspicion on a possible choice of Casablanca. A mechanism reminiscent of the Senegalese federation’s communications before facing Morocco in the AFCON final.
FIFA has not yet chosen the stadium for the 2030 World Cup final. But the accusation targeting Gianni Infantino is already weakening Casablanca: any decision in Morocco’s favor can now be presented as the result of a political deal.
After months of rumors about his private life, Yassine Bounou responded directly to an internet user who mentioned his wife. The Moroccan goalkeeper says he no longer has a wife, without specifying whether a divorce has officially been pronounced.
Ceuta’s migration crisis is affecting the organization of the 2030 World Cup. In Spain and Portugal, two parties are calling for a review of the competition jointly organized with Morocco.
Rejected twice by France’s highest-level coaching qualification, Abdeslam Ouaddou continued his career on the African continent . The French-Moroccan has just won a historic treble with Orlando Pirates and been voted the best coach in the South African league.
Gianni Infantino approaches the FIFA presidential election scheduled for March 18 in Morocco in a weakened position. Serbia, Sweden and Wales have withdrawn their support, while several potential successors are beginning to emerge.
Lamine Yamal reportedly had his breakfast sent back several times at a luxury hotel in Madrid. Undercooked eggs, insufficient seasoning, toast that was not grilled enough: his requests reportedly ended up seriously complicating the service.
Questioned directly about her relationship with Yassine Bounou, Nora Fatehi described the Moroccan goalkeeper as a “very good friend.” She says she has known him for a long time and is particularly admiring of his career.
Nayef Aguerd could leave Marseille for Al-Sadd . This choice would not automatically cost him his place with Morocco, but it would distance him from the weekly level of competition that helped make him a regular starter for the Atlas Lions.