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Ajax secures Rayane Bounida with new contract through 2028

Ajax Amsterdam has officially announced an extended contract for Moroccan-born midfielder Rayane Bounida, ensuring his stay at the Eredivisie club until at least 2028. The 18-year-old’s new agreement adds three years to his previous deal, which was set to expire in 2025, with an option for an additional......

Morocco dominates Arab cross-country championships with 16-medal haul

The Moroccan national team emerged victorious at the 27th Arab Cross-Country Championships held Saturday at the Dead Sea in Jordan, securing an impressive total of 16 medals - seven gold, five silver, and four bronze. The gold medals were clinched across multiple categories: Hasnae Sadik in the 4km......

Nezha Bidouane secures third term as Morocco's sports-for-all federation president

Former double world champion in 400m hurdles Nezha Bidouane has secured a unanimous re-election as president of the Royal Moroccan Federation for Sport for All (FRMSPT), marking her third four-year term at the helm of the organization. The electoral general assembly in Rabat, overseen by officials from......

Tennis star Jannik Sinner suspended until May in controversial doping case

The tennis world has been jolted by Jannik Sinner's acceptance of a three-month suspension, lasting until May 4, 2025, following a settlement with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). The current world number one tested positive for clenbuterol in March 2024, a substance he claims was accidentally......

Bayern Munich secures Jamal Musiala's future until 2030

Bayern Munich announced on Friday the extension of Jamal Musiala's contract until June 30, 2030, ensuring the 21-year-old midfielder will remain at the club for the next four seasons. Musiala, who joined Bayern from Chelsea's academy in 2019, quickly ascended through the ranks to establish himself......

Saudi Arabia maintains alcohol-free policy for 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia has definitively ruled out alcohol sales during the 2034 FIFA World Cup, as confirmed by Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the country's ambassador to the United Kingdom.  Speaking in an interview with LBC, Prince Khalid outlined a comprehensive ban on alcohol sales across all......

Moroccan referees receive prestigious FIFA badges at official ceremony

Key football officials gathered at the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Mâamora on Wednesday to honor Moroccan referees receiving their FIFA badges. The ceremony, organized by the Central Refereeing Commission (CCA) and the National Refereeing Directorate (DNA), was held under the auspices of the......

Kia Maroc drives padel's rise with bold support for national champions

Kia Maroc has solidified its position as a key supporter of padel’s growing popularity in Morocco by becoming the official sponsor of both the men’s and women’s national teams. This commitment, spearheaded by BAMOTORS Maroc, reflects the brand’s ambition to back an emerging sport......

Morocco's green mobility plans ahead of 2030 World Cup

Morocco prepares to acquire 7,000 buses, with focus on electric vehicles Morocco has unveiled an ambitious plan to purchase 7,000 buses as part of its preparations for major sporting events, including the 2030 FIFA World Cup, which it will co-host with Spain and Portugal. Ryad Mezzour, Morocco’s......

Warren Gatland Steps Down as Wales Rugby Head Coach Amidst Struggling Performance

Warren Gatland, the longest-serving and arguably most successful head coach in the history of Welsh rugby, has left his role as head coach of the national team with immediate effect. The 61-year-old, who initially held the position from 2007 to 2019, returned to lead Wales in 2022 but has faced mounting......

Liverpool sets sights on Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz for summer transfer

Real Madrid's Moroccan midfielder Brahim Diaz has caught the attention of Liverpool's manager Arne Slot as a potential target for the upcoming summer transfer window. Despite limited playing time at the Santiago Bernabéu, Diaz has made a significant impact this season, contributing three......

African football organization intensifies anti-doping efforts across continent

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a major strengthening of its anti-doping measures, emphasizing its commitment to maintaining fairness in the sport. Through its Anti-Doping Unit, which has conducted 900 tests annually since its 2020 inception, the organization is working to combat......

Portuguese coach takes helm at Moroccan powerhouse AS FAR

Alexandre Santos has been appointed as the new head coach of AS FAR, the Rabat-based football club announced on Sunday. Santos succeeds Frenchman Hubert Velud, who departed from his position on February 5. The Portuguese tactician brings extensive experience from his work across European, African, and......