Politics
A prominent German football leader has urged his country to seriously consider boycotting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in response to President Donald Trump's aggressive foreign policy moves, as European nations grapple with rising transatlantic tensions just months before the tournament kicks off. Oke...
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Sport
France has confirmed it will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite calls from some politicians and activists to boycott the tournament. The competition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has sparked debate due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s international policies. Minister...
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Sport
Iran’s preparation for the 2026 World Cup has been disrupted by a dispute over Seattle’s decision to designate its group-stage match against Egypt as a “Pride Match,” coinciding with the city’s annual Pride weekend. The announcement has provoked strong diplomatic protests...
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Sport
Santos FC announced on Tuesday that Neymar has successfully undergone knee surgery, marking an important step in his recovery process. The Brazilian forward was treated through an arthroscopic procedure to repair a lesion of the internal meniscus, with no complications reported. At 33 years old, Neymar...
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Sport
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans to host a record-breaking football spectacle in 2034 are entering a more cautious phase as the kingdom reassesses its approach to infrastructure development. Authorities have scaled back some stadium designs, adjusted budgets, and delayed construction timelines to...
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News in brief
Casablanca – The U.S. Department of State has reinforced the staffing levels at the United States Consulate General in Casablanca in response to a sharp increase in visa applications, according to an official announcement by the diplomatic mission. The measure aims to accommodate...
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Other Sports
Seventeen-year-old South Korean snowboarder Choi Gaon reaffirmed her dominance in the women’s halfpipe by winning her second consecutive FIS Snowboard Halfpipe World Cup at Copper Mountain, Colorado. Her stellar second run earned 94.50 points, securing her third career World Cup victory and strengthening...
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Economy
Ryanair has announced the opening of its fifth base in Morocco, located in Rabat, starting April 2026. The new base will operate two aircraft and represents an investment of $200 million, offering 20 routes in summer 2026, including seven new connections to major European destinations such as Milan Bergamo,...
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African and Arab Football
FIFA has announced a record prize fund for the 2026 World Cup, with the tournament winner set to earn 50 million dollars, marking an unprecedented increase in the competition’s history. The decision, revealed during a FIFA Council meeting in Doha, comes as the organization faces a mounting backlash...
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Sport
Morocco is strengthening its position as a global benchmark in sports infrastructure through a continuous and ambitious modernization program, according to Spanish sports daily Marca. With the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the co-organization of the FIFA World Cup 2030 with Spain and...
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Society
Morocco has obtained €270 million in financing from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support a large-scale program aimed at expanding and modernizing the country’s airport infrastructure. The initiative, known as the Airport Infrastructure Extension and Modernization Program (PEMIA),...
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