At 37, Former Moroccan Prodigy Adel Taarabt Announces His Retirement After Nearly Two Decades
Adel Taarabt retires at 37 after nearly two decades in football, spanning Lens, Tottenham, QPR, AC Milan and Benfica, with around 30 Morocco caps and eight titles.
Ballon D’or 2026: Morocco Represented by Hakimi, Bounou and Bouaddi in Three Categories
Morocco earns three 2026 Ballon d’Or nominations: Achraf Hakimi on the main shortlist, Yassine Bounou for the Yachine Trophy, and Rabbi Bouaddi for the Kopa Trophy.
Sofyan Amrabat Suspends Morocco Duty Under Mohamed Ouahbi, But International Return Remains Possible
Sofyan Amrabat steps back from Morocco duty, citing his future as tied to coach Mohamed Ouahbi, amid reports of an unconfirmed rift after limited playing time at the 2026 World Cup.
2025 AFCON Final: Regragui’s Anger Against Pape Thiaw After The Controversial Penalty
Walid Regragui criticized Pape Thiaw over Senegal’s players walking off during a 98th-minute VAR review in the 2025 AFCON final, saying the resulting delay affected Brahim Diaz’s saved penalty attempt.
Yassine Bounou Replaced During Warm-Up Ahead Of Match Against Neom SC
Yassine Bounou was pulled from Al Hilal’s lineup before kickoff against Neom SC after feeling hamstring pain in warm-up; Mohammed Al-Owais replaced him, injury severity unclear.
We Come Alive: Atlas Lions Insider Releases New Morocco Football Anthem
Atlas Lions Insider has released “We Come Alive,” a new electronic football anthem inspired by Morocco, the Atlas Lions and the supporters who follow the national team around the world.
€120M For Hakimi: Could Al-Hilal’s Alleged Offer Shake PSG?
Al-Hilal reportedly offered PSG €120 million for Achraf Hakimi in September 2026, after France’s window closed. PSG rejected the bid, considering the defender “untouchable” under contract until 2029.
Champions League: Lille Deprived Of Igamane For The Entire Regular Phase
Lille striker Bilal Igamane will miss the entire Champions League regular phase after AFCON final surgery, with recovery expected to take several months.
Ayoub El Kaabi Seriously Injured With Olympiacos: “I Will Come Back Stronger”
Ayoub El Kaabi fractured his tibia in Olympiacos’ match against Volos and underwent surgery; reports suggest six to seven months out, missing Morocco’s World Cup qualifiers against Gabon and Lesotho.
Free Agent, Sofiane Boufal Would Earn 5 Million Dollars Per Year At Al-Ittihad Tripoli
Free agent Sofiane Boufal reportedly signs a two-year deal with Al-Ittihad Tripoli worth 5 million dollars per year, reportedly matching Fiston Mayele as Africa’s top domestic earners.
Regragui Stands Firm as CAS Review Keeps Morocco-Senegal AFCON Final Dispute Alive
CAS reviews Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s reversed AFCON final ruling, which voided Senegal’s extra-time win and awarded Morocco a 3-0 forfeiture after the walk-off dispute.
Hossam Essadak’s Saudi Leap: Moroccan Midfielder Joins Al Fateh on Season-Long Loan
Moroccan midfielder Hossam Essadak joins Al Fateh on a season-long loan from Union Touarga, completed as Saudi Arabia’s transfer window closed, with no purchase option included.
Botafogo Bets $1.5 Million to Convince Hakim Ziyech: Is the Gamble Enough?
Botafogo reportedly agree verbal deal with free agent Hakim Ziyech through 2028, offering about $1.5 million yearly versus his $2 million ask, with Gulf and Turkish clubs also interested.
Ayoub El Kaabi: A Tibia Fracture That Affects Olympiacos
Ayoub El Kaabi fractured his tibia in Olympiacos’ match against Volos and underwent successful surgery in Athens; recovery is estimated at six to seven months, ruling out much of the 2026-27 season.
Hakim Ziyech and Wydad Casablanca: A Split Confirmed Amid Internal Tensions
Hakim Ziyech’s Wydad Casablanca spell has soured over salary disputes, unpaid dues, and training conditions, with reports of exclusion from matches and public criticism of club officials.
Netherlands Courted PSV Prospect Amir Bouchmadi—His Surprise Morocco Choice Ends the Race
PSV winger Amir Bouchmadi, born 2008 in Sittard, has chosen to represent Morocco over the Netherlands, ending KNVB’s recruitment efforts. He also signed a new PSV contract through 2031.
Morocco: Colombia Or Maghreb Derby In October, The Suspense Remains For The Atlas Lions
After Mexico withdrew from Morocco’s October friendly, the FRMF is reportedly considering Colombia in Rabat or a Maghreb derby with Tunisia, with Egypt also on the shortlist.
AS Roma: Gasperini Sidelines Salah-Eddine, A Departure Becomes Possible
Roma left-back Ismail Salah-Eddine trains apart from the squad after Gasperini said he “does not fit” in his plans, following a collapsed Olympiakos transfer.
Hear the Roar: Atlas Lions Insider Releases Original Morocco Football Anthem
Atlas Lions Insider has released “Hear the Roar,” a 3:10 original football anthem built around Morocco’s national team, its supporters and the growing international presence of Moroccan players.
