Morocco has faced a refusal from Thiago Pitarch, the young talent of Real Madrid . Despite his family ties with the Kingdom, the 18-year-old midfielder prioritizes an international career with Spain.
Morocco is intensifying its offensive on Spanish football to propel the Atlas Lions to the top. From the hunt for prodigy Thiago Pitarch to negotiations with Xavi Hernández, Rabat is deploying a massive influence strategy ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
The change of sports nationality of Sami Bouhoudane is now official. The star striker of PSV Eindhoven has definitively opted for Morocco, abandoning the Netherlands after the validation of his file by FIFA on Friday, March 13.
FRMF President Fouzi Lekjaa and coach Mohamed Ouahbi traveled to Lille to convince prodigy Ayyoub Bouaddi to join the Atlas Lions before the March friendly matches.
Ajax Amsterdam is considering repatriating its former playmaker Hakim Ziyech , currently in great form with Wydad Casablanca. The Dutch club hopes to regain the creativity of the "Magician" to energize its attacking sector.
The Agadir municipal council has approved the creation of a new 15,000-seat stadium in Tikiouine. This 300 million dirham project aims to strengthen the city’s infrastructure in preparation for the 2030 World Cup.
The Secretary General of the FRMF, Tarek Najem, mentioned the possibility of a friendly match between Morocco and Russia next June. The final decision belongs to the new coach, who is responsible for setting up the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Born in Fuenlabrada but linked to Morocco through his family roots in Al Hoceïma , Thiago Pitarch has become the top target for both national teams. The Spanish Football Federation plans to call him up with the under-21s in March 2026 to bring him closer to the senior team, while the player and his entourage currently seem to be leaning towards La Roja.
Morocco confirms its status as a global reference. Elected best stadium 2025, the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat dominates a global ranking where five Moroccan stadiums are featured in the prestigious top 10.
The Finalissima between Spain and Argentina is expected to be played in March at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Considered to host the event at the Moulay Abdellah stadium in Rabat , Morocco ultimately sees this prestigious match slip away.
Mohamed Ouahbi, appointed as the new Morocco coach to replace Walid Regragui, faces several challenges ahead of the 2026 World Cup. His top priority is to restore cohesion in the locker room , gradually rejuvenate the squad, and impose a new offensive playing identity.
Achraf Hakimi delivered a mixed but generally encouraging performance during PSG’s comprehensive victory over Chelsea (5-2), on Wednesday evening, in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16. Torn between interesting offensive sequences and defensive difficulties, the Moroccan international especially finished the match with power, to the point of weighing decisively in the Parisian success.