Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture and Sports, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, is preparing to relinquish his position as president of Union Sportive Yacoub El Mansour (USYM), following his expanded government responsibilities, which now include overseeing the sports portfolio. The decision, announced on Monday, November 2, 2026, comes as......

Moroccan winger Yassine Gessime delivered an outstanding performance for RC Strasbourg Alsace on Sunday, November 1, 2026, playing a decisive role in his team's emphatic 5-1 victory over AJ Auxerre in the ninth round of the French Ligue 1 championship. The 20-year-old international was directly involved in several key attacking moments,......

Morocco’s U23 national football team is preparing for a decisive two-legged encounter against Ethiopia as both sides compete for a place in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U23 tournament. The two qualifying matches are scheduled for November 12 and 17, with the Moroccan side set to play the first leg away from home before welcoming......

  The 13th edition of the Route du Rhum got underway on Sunday, November 1, 2026, off the coast of Saint-Malo, France, with favourable weather conditions and bright sunshine providing a spectacular setting for one of the world's best-known solo transatlantic sailing competitions. The departure marks the beginning of a demanding......

Moroccan judoka Hassan Doukkali has achieved a historic milestone for Moroccan sport after capturing the gold medal in the under-73 kg category at the 2026 Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam, held in the United Arab Emirates. The Moroccan athlete secured the title after defeating Tajikistan’s Masoudi Ahmadzod in the final, completing an impressive......

Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi delivered a remarkable performance for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), demonstrating his growing influence as an attacking force during the club’s 5-1 victory over Le Havre in Ligue 1 on Friday, October 30, 2026. The right-back scored three goals and provided two assists, playing a direct role in all......

China’s state-owned television network CCTV has followed through on its decision to suspend the broadcast of Spanish La Liga matches after comments made by French football star Kylian Mbappé sparked controversy over his reference to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong. The decision became apparent over the weekend, when two Spanish......

Spanish rider Marc Marquez strengthened his grip on the 2026 MotoGP championship after delivering a commanding performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, November 1, at the Sepang International Circuit. Riding for Ducati Lenovo Team, the reigning champion secured his seventh Grand Prix victory of the season, finishing more than four......

Moroccan international Ismael Saibari suffered an injury during Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, October 31, 2026, forcing him to leave the pitch after just 25 minutes of play. The incident occurred following a one-on-one situation with Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Saibari attempted......

Morocco marked its presence at the opening of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games through a royal representation, with Minister of Youth, Culture and Communication Mohammed Mehdi Bensaid attending the ceremony on behalf of His Majesty King Mohammed VI on Saturday in the Senegalese capital. Bensaid was accompanied by Hassan Naciri, Ambassador......

Rabat welcomed more than 1,000 participants on Saturday, October 31, 2026, for the fourth edition of the ICESCO Marathon, an international sporting event that combined athletic competition with a broader message promoting mental health, social inclusion and collective well-being. Held under the theme “Let’s Run Together for Mental......

Morocco’s vote for the 2026 Ballon d’Or has placed Achraf Hakimi at the top of its national ranking, highlighting the recognition enjoyed by the Paris Saint-Germain defender following an outstanding season. The results, revealed after the awards ceremony, show that Moroccan journalist Mostafa Badri gave his compatriot the highest......

Harry Kane secured the 2026 Ballon d’Or after edging Kylian Mbappé by only 28 points, according to the detailed voting results released on Friday, October 30. The figures reveal just how narrow the contest was between the England captain and the French forward, with the final outcome decided by a remarkably small margin. The......