The Spanish coach has publicly welcomed the decision of the young Real Madrid midfielder, Thiago Pitarch, to represent Spain instead of Morocco. A strong announcement, although the player has not yet joined the first team.
Despite its resounding appeals to reclaim its African title, Senegal seems tacitly resigned. The presentation of its new jersey adorned with a single star sounds like an implicit admission of defeat before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The new national coach of Morocco , Mohamed Ouahbi, explained the exclusion of Hakim Ziyech from his list. He claims to prioritize physical condition and technical performance rather than the reputation of players to compose his squad.
The sports equipment manufacturer Puma has unveiled the new jerseys for eleven national teams , including that of Morocco, during an unprecedented street event. This collection will dress nearly a quarter of the nations participating in the major competition this summer.
Declared the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations on the field before being sanctioned on the green carpet in favor of Morocco, Senegal has seized the Court of Arbitration for Sport . However, its chances of success appear slim in the face of existing jurisprudence.
While Spain thought it was directing the organization of the 2030 World Cup, the Iberian press fears Morocco’s growing influence. The kingdom is said to be actively maneuvering with FIFA to secure the most prestigious matches, including the final.
FIFA will impose the presence of women in the staff of women’s national teams by the 2027 World Cup. This rule will force Morocco, whose lack of female coaches was noticed at the last World Cup, to review its organizational chart.
Blocked by air traffic disruptions related to the conflict in the Middle East, the Palestinian national football team has canceled its training camp in Morocco. Its friendly matches against Mauritania and Benin will not take place.
During his first press conference, the new national coach Mohamed Ouahbi unveiled his vision for the Moroccan team. He notably clarified the situation of two highly sought-after young talents: Ayyoub Bouaddi and Thiago Pitarch.
The new coach of Morocco, Mohamed Ouahbi, has explained the first call-up of Issa Diop for the upcoming friendly matches. Seduced by the defender’s frankness, the coach intends to fully integrate him into his new game project.
Head coach Gérald Baticle has unveiled his list of twenty-three players for the upcoming matches of the France Espoirs team. Among the called-up players is Ayyoub Bouaddi , who was nevertheless expected to join the Moroccan national team.
The decision to award the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco on administrative grounds has caused bitterness. Former international Nordin Jbari harshly criticizes this outcome, believing that the country deserves a title won on the field and not on a green carpet.