Moroccan comedian Gad Elmaleh expresses his pride in the Moroccan team, the first African and Arab team to reach the World Cup semi-finals. After his children, he says, it is the Atlas Lions who make him most proud.
The World Cup is coveted not only by players but also by clubs, as it allows them to obtain nice economic benefits. Despite the cold with his club, Standard de Liège, Moroccan international Selim Amallah will still make them earn 350,000 euros, thanks to his selection in the national team.
The municipal authorities of Rabat have decided to close to traffic from this Tuesday morning, the boulevards on which the lions of the Atlas will pass for their tour of thanks.
Just hours before the Moroccan national team’s departure from Qatar, Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi addressed Moroccan supporters whose support has been crucial throughout the competition.
From his hospital bed, Brazilian and world football legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as "Pelé", has sent his congratulations to the Atlas Lions who "shone" all of Africa in Qatar.
A romantic moment in Qatar. A Moroccan fan took advantage of the World Cup in Qatar to propose to his girlfriend.
Expected this Monday at 4 pm, the Moroccan delegation that participated in the World Cup in Qatar will not return until Tuesday, just in time to participate in the ceremony that will be presided over by King Mohammed VI, and to which the mothers of the players are invited.
The coach of the Moroccan national team Walid Regragui is considered the best coach of the World Cup that ended on Sunday with the crowning of Argentina.
Youssef En-Nesyri is for sale. His club, Sevilla FC, would like to ride on the good performances he achieved at the World Cup with Morocco to make a nice sale. His market value would be around 25 million euros.
Despite its fifth failure in its bid to host the Football World Cup, Morocco intends to apply again to host the 2030 World Cup.
The list of players called up by Walid Regragui contained surprises like Badr Benoun , the Moroccan international who plays for Qatar SC. For the Atlas Lion, being called up has "given him hope again".
After flying the Moroccan flag very high at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the Moroccan players are returning on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.