Keywords: International Football


Morocco Secures AS Monaco Prospect Yasir Aktas Ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup

Morocco has strengthened its youth football prospects with the decision of Yasir Aktas, a promising player associated with AS Monaco, to represent the North African country internationally. His choice comes as the Moroccan under-17 national team prepares for the FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar, scheduled......

Issa Diop on Choosing Morocco Over Senegal: “My Family Has Nothing to Forgive Me For”

Moroccan international Issa Diop has defended his decision to represent Morocco rather than Senegal, insisting that his choice was a personal one and that his family has no reason to hold it against him. Speaking to TWTD in an interview published on October 19, the Ipswich Town defender addressed the......

Portugal Suspends Cristiano Ronaldo Provisionally as Federation Investigates Camp Exit

Portugal’s football federation has launched disciplinary proceedings against Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from the national team camp amid a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus, opening a new chapter in tensions surrounding the veteran forward’s international career. The......

Ronaldo pays tribute to Messi after Argentina farewell

Cristiano Ronaldo has paid tribute to Lionel Messi following the Argentine star’s latest appearance for his national team, marking another chapter in the long-standing rivalry and mutual respect between two of football’s most celebrated players. Ronaldo reacted to Messi’s farewell......

FIFA ranking: Morocco loses two places following Mali stalemate

Morocco has slipped to seventh place in the FIFA world ranking following a 1-1 draw with Mali at the Grand Stade de Tanger, bringing an end to the national team's latest rise among the world's top-ranked sides. The result came shortly after Morocco had reached a historic fifth position in the......

Messi’s final Argentina appearance overshadowed by controversy over Benin’s preparations

Lionel Messi’s expected final appearance for Argentina has been accompanied by an unexpected controversy, with questions emerging over the conditions faced by Benin ahead of Tuesday’s international friendly in Buenos Aires. The Benin national team, known as the Guépards, reportedly......

Morocco rises to fifth in the FIFA world ranking after Brazil draw

Morocco has moved up to fifth place in the latest FIFA men's world ranking, overtaking Brazil after the five-time world champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Australia. The change places the Atlas Lions among the top five national teams in the world. Morocco's ranking points remain at 1,803.99,......

Messi’s farewell Argentina shirt adds a symbolic touch to the iconic No. 10

Lionel Messi is preparing for an emotional final appearance with Argentina, with the national team set to face Benin on October 6 at Buenos Aires’ Estadio Monumental. The match will mark the closing chapter of the captain’s international career, following his decision to retire from Argentina......

Younes Ebnoutalib chooses Germany as Morocco closes international recruitment file

Younes Ebnoutalib’s international future has taken a decisive turn. The Eintracht Frankfurt forward has been included in Germany’s squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, bringing to an end the uncertainty over whether he would represent the Mannschaft or Morocco at senior level. Morocco......