The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has made public the financial sanctions taken following the semi-finals and the final of the Throne Cup. And they are very severe.
Appointed head of the Moroccan team in August 2022, three months before the World Cup in Qatar, Walid Regragui managed the feat of leading the Atlas Lions to the semi-finals. A first for an African team. After this epic, the Moroccan coach is already aiming for the African trophy, the 2024 CAN in Ivory Coast.
A recent Instagram post by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, wearing the Moroccan jersey, has caused a stir in the Algerian press . Many media outlets have pointed to an apparent preference of the official for Morocco, and have seen a lack of impartiality in it.
Lying allegations have targeted the Moroccan women’s football players, currently preparing for the World Cup to be held in Australia and New Zealand. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is raising its voice and threatening legal action.
The president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, stated this week that Morocco will host the 2025 AFCON . A statement that is causing a major controversy in Algeria, as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not yet revealed the identity of the host country for this competition.
As part of a joint bid between Morocco, Spain and Portugal for the 2030 World Cup , the president of the Moroccan bidding committee, Faouzi Lekjaa, has outlined the Kingdom’s vision to modernize its sports facilities and meet international standards.
King Mohammed VI sent a message of congratulations to the members of the national futsal team who won, on Friday in Jeddah, the seventh edition of the Arab Futsal Cup.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) and the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT) announced on Wednesday a strategic partnership, with the aim of promoting Morocco as a tourist destination through football.
Lamine Yamal , the youngest player in FC Barcelona’s history, would have chosen to turn his back on Spain to play for Morocco, which has always shown interest in him.
The Moroccan under-17 delegation will take part in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria . The delegation will travel to Constantine by direct flight, departing from Rabat-Salé airport, but not with Royal Air Maroc as desired by the FRMF. It will be a private company that will operate the flight.
Before the kick-off of the friendly match between Morocco and Peru at the Metropolitano stadium in Madrid, a small ceremony is planned in tribute to the former Moroccan player Larbi Ben Barek .
Morocco’s feat at the Qatar 2022 World Cup continues to intrigue. A team from the BBC’s "Sportsworld" program came to Rabat to investigate what allowed the kingdom to become the 4th football nation at the World Cup level.