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Rising Dutch-Moroccan Soccer Prodigy Draws Messi Comparisons in Amsterdam
Dutch television station SBS 6 aired a report on Amin Al-Hasnawi, a young footballer of Moroccan origin nicknamed the "Moroccan Messi" because of his ball skills.
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Sport
Dutch Rider Dies from Heatstroke in Morocco Desert Challenge, Second Fatality in Race
Dutch rider Bram van der Wouden died at the age of 43 from heatstroke while participating in the fifth stage of the Morocco Desert Challenge 2023. His death comes a day after that of Laurent Lichtleuchter , Patrice Garrouste’s co-driver, killed in an accident on Wednesday during the fourth stage.
Morocco
Moroccan-Dutch Fusion: Patta and Andy Wahloo Launch Cultural Streetwear Collection
Patta and Andy Wahloo, two distinct brands with unique styles, have joined forces to offer a new collection. This collaboration is the result of a meeting between two cultures, between Morocco and the Netherlands, between streetwear and traditional Moroccan elements. The common values shared by the two brands are community, heritage and urban culture.
Morocco
French Eurovision Hopeful La Zarra Abruptly Cancels Amsterdam Concert Appearance
To the general surprise, the French candidate, the Quebec singer of Moroccan origin, La Zarra, renounced at the last minute her participation in the "Eurovision In Concert" on Saturday evening in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. What are the reasons behind this decision?
Belgium
International Drug Ring Busted: $195 Million Cocaine Money Laundering Scheme Uncovered
The federal judicial police of Leuven, in coordination with the Dutch regional police forces of Zeeland-West Brabant and Rotterdam, as well as the Spanish Guardia Civil, have succeeded in dismantling a criminal organization composed of Moroccan, Spanish and Belgian nationals. In total, 180 million euros from cocaine trafficking were laundered by this network.
Sport
Excelsior Rotterdam Strips Captain's Armband from Player Who Refused OneLove Support
Reacting to Excelsior Rotterdam’s decision to strip him of the captain’s armband, Redouan El Yaakoubi says he does not regret refusing to wear the OneLove armband and posing in front of a poster for this initiative. The Dutch player of Moroccan origin says he "feels really free".
Sport
Dutch Soccer Captain Stripped of Armband After Refusing OneLove Campaign Support
The Dutch player of Moroccan origin Redouan El Yaakoubi is no longer the captain of the Excelsior Rotterdam club. The Eredivisie club made this decision because of the 27-year-old player’s refusal to pose with the OneLove poster in the background.
Sport
Former Ajax Player Abdelhak Nouri Showing Signs of Recovery After Long Coma
Abdelhak Nouri , a Dutch player of Moroccan origin who had suffered a cardiac arrest in 2017 during a friendly match between his former club Ajax and Werder, is gradually recovering since he left the hospital, after nearly three years in a coma.
Morocco
Queen Máxima's Morocco Visit Marked by Official Meetings and Protocol Missteps
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, 51, recently made a three-day visit to Morocco, in her capacity as Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Inclusive Finance and Development. A look back at a stay in the kingdom with a few anecdotes.
Sport
Undefeated Kickboxer Nabil Haryouli Invests in Dental Clinic, Eyes Post-MMA Career
The Dutch-Moroccan kickboxer, Nabil Haryouli , one of the best fighters of his generation with no lost fight, is already thinking about his career change after his MMA career.
Morocco
Dutch Rapper Ali B Faces Multiple Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Including from Singer Ellen ten Damme
Rapper Ali B is currently facing three accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior, including one from singer Ellen ten Damme. While the latter did not wish to file a complaint, she did report an incident with the Moroccan, triggering the opening of an investigation by the Dutch judiciary.
Sport
Moroccan Player Benched After Forgetting Jersey in Locker Room
Younes Taha , a Moroccan player from PEC Zwolle, missed the opportunity to play in the match against De Graafschap (second division of the Netherlands) due to an uncommon mistake. The team won the victory 1-0, but Taha was not included in the second half because of a regrettable oversight.