FIFA President Gianni Infantino has renewed his praise for Morocco, highlighting the country’s passion for football and its growing presence on the international sporting stage during a visit to Rabat. His trip coincided with the opening of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, providing another opportunity to recognise Morocco’s......

Morocco’s national futsal team completed the group stage of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a commanding 6-0 victory over Libya on Friday, securing first place in Group A with a perfect record of three wins from three matches. Playing at the Sports Palace in Rabat, the Atlas Lions delivered another convincing performance......

FIFA has fined the Spanish Football Federation $20,000 and ordered a partial stadium closure for Spain’s next home international match following anti-Muslim chants by supporters during a friendly against Egypt in March. The disciplinary measures address discriminatory conduct reported at the RCDE Stadium near Barcelona, where the two......

Moroccan international Brahim Diaz is emerging as one of the notable attacking creators in this season’s UEFA Champions League. According to statistics published by football data platform Squawka, the Real Madrid attacking midfielder ranks third among players who have created the most dangerous chances since the competition began, with......

Saudi Arabia is continuing preparations to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup despite questions surrounding the regional security situation and its potential implications for the continental football tournament. The competition is scheduled to take place from January 7 to February 5, 2027, bringing together 24 national teams across venues in three......

FIFA is reconsidering whether to continue awarding its newly established Peace Prize after presenting the inaugural honour to US President Donald Trump in December 2025. The review follows criticism over the decision and renewed questions about the transparency of the selection process and the relationship between football governance and political......

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has faced renewed criticism from senior officials within football’s global governing body after a meeting in Zurich failed to resolve concerns surrounding his abandoned proposal to open major competitions, including the World Cup, to private investment. Although Infantino apologised for the controversy,......

Morocco’s U-17 women’s national team is preparing for a three-match group-stage campaign at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, which will take place in Morocco from October 17 to November 7. The young Atlas Lionesses are scheduled to face New Zealand, Germany and Argentina as they seek to make their mark on the international......

FIFA and the Saudi Esports Federation have postponed the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which were scheduled to take place in Jeddah from October 16 to 25. Organizers announced the decision on Thursday, October 15, citing recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical arrangements required to stage the international competition. In......

Moroccan international Ayyoub Bouaddi has continued to attract attention on Europe’s biggest football stage, delivering an influential second-half performance for Manchester City despite his team’s 4-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. Introduced at half-time with City trailing 3-0, the young midfielder helped......

Morocco’s women’s national football team will step up preparations for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup with two international friendly matches against Venezuela and France on December 1 and December 5, respectively. The fixtures will give the Atlas Lionesses an opportunity to test themselves against international opposition......

UEFA has named Liverpool forward Bradley Barcola the best player of the second round of the Champions League league phase, following his outstanding performance in the English club’s emphatic 6-3 away victory over Austrian side LASK Linz. The young French attacker scored three goals in Wednesday’s match, delivering a hat-trick......

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has reportedly set a new milestone in UEFA Champions League history, becoming the youngest player to make 100 appearances in the competition. The French international reached the landmark at the age of 27 years and 298 days during Real Madrid’s match against Italian side AS Roma on Wednesday. Mbappé......