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Morocco strengthens its position as a football hub for African teams

Morocco is increasingly emerging as a key football destination for African national teams, with its stadiums regularly hosting international matches for countries seeking facilities that meet the standards required for continental competitions. In recent years, Moroccan stadiums have welcomed teams......

FIFA inspection teams to visit Morocco’s 2030 World Cup stadiums in October

FIFA is preparing to send inspection teams to Morocco in the final week of October to assess stadiums proposed for the 2030 FIFA World Cup, according to Moroccan media reports. The visit will form part of the ongoing preparations for the tournament, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.......

Morocco seeks stronger and more competitive position under King Mohammed VI’s leadership

Morocco is seeking to strengthen its position in the global economy and consolidate its role as a hub for stability and prosperity in Africa and the Euro-Atlantic region, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch said Monday in Paris. Speaking before the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD),......

Ukraine and Poland explore joint bid to host a future World Cup

Ukraine and Poland are considering a joint bid to host a future edition of the FIFA World Cup, an ambitious proposal that could place the two neighboring countries in the race to stage football’s biggest international tournament in the coming decades. Ukrainian Sports Minister Matvii Bidnyi said......

Messi receives emotional support from his wife after international retirement announcement

Lionel Messi has received an emotional message from his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, following his decision to bring an end to his international career with Argentina after two decades of remarkable achievements. Roccuzzo shared a heartfelt tribute on social media alongside photographs of Messi with their......

Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football

Argentine football icon Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an extraordinary chapter of his career with the national team to an end. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward revealed his decision in a lengthy statement shared through his official social media accounts.......

Trump backs Infantino and warns FIFA against making a “serious mistake”

U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly defended FIFA President Gianni Infantino, warning that replacing the football governing body’s leader would be a major mistake amid growing criticism of his leadership. In a statement published on Truth Social on Monday evening, Trump described Infantino......

Sofyan Rahimi named best player in the UAE Pro League for the 2025–2026 season

Moroccan international Sofyan Rahimi has been named the best player in the UAE Pro League for the 2025–2026 season after receiving the highest number of votes in a public poll organized by the UAE Pro League. The Al Ain forward emerged as the leading choice among supporters, finishing ahead of......

South Korean football federation apologizes over historic scandal involving international referees

The Korea Football Association (KFA) has issued a formal apology following the resurfacing of allegations involving improper hospitality and sexual services provided to international football referees and Chinese football officials more than a decade ago. The controversy has triggered a major institutional......