Keywords: Sports


Moroccan Sports Minister Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid: Set to Resign as Yacoub El Mansour Club President

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......

Abu Dhabi Grand Slam 2026: Morocco’s Hassan Doukkali Wins Historic Gold

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......

China Suspends La Liga TV Broadcasts: Kylian Mbappé’s Mao Zedong Controversy Triggers Fallout

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......

Dakar 2026: Mehdi Bensaid Represents His Majesty King Mohammed VI at Opening Ceremony

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......

ICESCO Marathon 2026: More Than 1,000 Runners Gather in Rabat to Promote Mental Health

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......

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: Morocco Names 10-Player U18 Futsal Squad

Morocco’s under-18 national futsal team is set to compete at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, from November 1 to 12, with a challenging group-stage campaign awaiting the young Atlas Lions. Drawn in Group B, Morocco will face Portugal, Paraguay and the Solomon Islands in a tournament......

Morocco’s Hassan II Stadium: Fouzi Lekjaa Outlines Plans for Opening Before the 2030 World Cup

Morocco’s preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup are placing the future Hassan II Stadium in Benslimane at the centre of the country’s ambitions to deliver a major international sporting event. The project is expected to become a landmark venue for Moroccan football, with its construction......

Morocco Confirms Mehdi Bensaid Retains Control of Communication Sector

Morocco has confirmed that the communication sector remains under the authority of Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, despite its removal from the official name of his ministry following the country's latest government restructuring. The clarification is set out in Decree No. 2.26.825, published on October......

Kylian Mbappé and the Ballon d’Or: The Battle Between Sporting Merit and Media Influence

Kylian Mbappé’s pursuit of the Ballon d’Or has reignited a broader discussion about how football’s most prestigious individual award reflects sporting achievement, public perception and the influence of the modern football industry. The French forward, who plays for Real Madrid,......