Abdeslam Ahizoune Elected Vice-President Of Confederation Of African Athletics
Rabat - Abdeslam Ahizoune, chairman of the Moroccan Royal Athletics Federation (FRMA), was elected vice-president of the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) for a four-year mandate (2015-2019),...
View ArticleHigh Praise for Moroccan Striker Hachim Mastour
Rome- Since moving to AC Milan from AC Reggiana in 2012 at the age of 14, Hachim Mastour has garnered the highest of praise from coaches, teammates and fans. Despite not yet featuring in a single...
View ArticleLuis Suarez Won’t Participate in Morocco vs Uruguay friendly
Rabat - Uruguayan star, Luis Suarez, will not participate in his national team’s international friendly against Morocco scheduled to take place on March 29th in the Grand Stadium of Agadir. Instead,...
View ArticleCristiano Ronaldo, Richest Football Player in the World
Rabat - Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Goal.com's Rich list 2015 for the second consecutive year. The Portuguese international's personal fortune stands at €210m, €10 million ahead of...
View ArticleEuropean Clubs Eye Morocco’s Omar El Kaddouri
Rabat - Many European clubs are reportedly keen to sign Morocco international Omar El Kaddouri who plays as a midfielder for the Italian side of Torino on loan from Napoli. In an interview with...
View ArticleReal Madrid’ President Asks Ancelotti to Take Immediate Action
Rabat - The days of Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid are numbered unless the Italian gains back control over the team and snatch it from its recent free fall following the defeat against Schalke that...
View ArticleDanone Nations Cup to Take Place in Morocco in October
Rabat - The 16th edition of the football "Danone Nations Cup" will take place in October 2015 in Morocco, according to a statement released by the organizers of this sports event. Morocco will host...
View ArticleMorocco Seeks to Host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Rabat - Morocco is planning to submit its candidature to host the 2026 world cup. According to media reports, the President of the Moroccan Royal Football Federation (FRMF), Faouzi Lakjaa, discussed...
View ArticleCAS: a Moroccan Defends CAF Sanctions Against Morocco
Rabat- Members of the Moroccan delegation that went to Switzerland to plead its case before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) were surprised by the presence of Hicham Amrani, the Secretary...
View ArticleWorld Series of Boxing : Morocco Defeats UK in London
Rabat - Team Morocco Atlas Lions defeated British Lionhearts 3-2 in the World Series of Boxing (WSB) at London's York Hall on Thursday. The Atlas Lions won the first match of the evening at Flyweight...
View ArticleClasico: Barca Members Resell Their Tickets to Arab, Chinese Fans
Rabat- The economic crisis that has been affecting a large segment of the Spanish population since 2008 is pushing some members (socios) of FC Barcelona to resell their seats for high-demand matches,...
View ArticleMessi, the World’s Highest Paid Football Player
Rabat - Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named the world's highest paid footballer. According to a survey conducted by French sports magazine France Football, Messi's total income for 2014 stood...
View ArticleKing Mohammed VI Offers MAT Private Jet to Travel to Nigeria
Rabat - King Mohammed VI has put a private jet at the disposal of the players and administration staff of Football Club Moghreb Tetouan. The club can now travel to Nigeria to play their second leg...
View ArticleClub World Cup: Morocco Spent MAD 554 Million to Host the Two Editions
Rabat - The hosting of the two editions of the FIFA Club World Cup 2013-2014 in Morocco cost the country more than half a billion Dirhams, daily newspaper Les Eco reported. The estimated total costs...
View ArticleCAF Sanctions: CAS to Deliver its Verdict on April 30
Rabat - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the sport's highest court, will decide on April 30th whether Morocco should or should not be suspended from participating in the 2017 and 2019 African...
View ArticleMessi best forward in 2015, Ronaldo far behind
Rabat - Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been named the best forward in 2015 on a list of top attackers, according to a CIES Football Observatory study. The Dutch Arjen Robben, who plays for German...
View ArticleIn Pictures: Best Performing Football Players Since January 1
Rabat - The CIES Football Observatory study released its study March 31, analyzing the performances of players in Europe’s leading leagues since January 1. Top forwards Lionel Messi (Barcelona) Arjen...
View ArticleCAS: Morocco to Play 2017 and 2019 African Cup of Nations
Rabat - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has lifted on Thursday Morocco's ban from participating in the 2017 and 2019 African Cup of Nations, which was imposed by the Confederation of African...
View ArticleFC Nantes’ Yacine Bammou Delighted with Morocco Debut
Rabat - Morocco international Yacine Bammou has expressed his delight at having made his debut for the Atlas Lions. The FC Nantes striker was called up by Morocco coach Badou Ezzaki against Uruguay...
View ArticleMoroccan Football League to Change Name to Botola Maroc Telecom
Rabat - The Moroccan Royal Football Federation (FRMF) and telecom operator Maroc Telecom have announced the signing of a five year sponsorship contract. The parties have announced a number of...
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