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FIFA backs Infantino but apologises over World Cup investment plan

FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its full support for president Gianni Infantino while apologising for its handling of the now-abandoned plan to open the World Cup to private investment, acknowledging the proposal should have been managed differently after triggering a fierce international backlash.

France 24

Embattled FIFA head Infantino holds emergency talks amid calls to step down

FIFA President Gianni Infantino held emergency talks with other directors of world football's governing body on Wednesday amid continuing criticism over his since-abandoned proposal to open the World Cup to private investment.

France 24

Rajoy repeats column after World Cup win over France and stands by controversial remark

The former president has published a new column in 'El Debate' after Spain’s win over France in the semi-finals, refusing to retract his remarks about the French side and hitting back at criticism from Pedro Sánchez and the French authorities.

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How Morocco plans to use hosting Afcon as springboard to become a global football powerhouse

Morocco will host the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins on Sunday

The Independent UK

Sports highest court says Moroccan soccer shirt depicting map of disputed area was breach of rules

Soccer shirts depicting the disputed Western Sahara as part of Morocco violated rules against political messaging, a court governing soccer disputes has ruled

The Independent UK

Morocco set for Women’s World Cup debut after meteoric rise

The Atlas Lionesses are the first Arab nation to reach a Women’s World Cup, and the excitement in Morocco is building.

Al Jazeera

‘Expectation had to be raised’: the making of World Cup heroes Morocco

Welsh coach Osian Roberts and investment in talent centres and scouting have helped the country to make history in Qatar

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‘Immense joy’: Moroccan media hails good faith paying off with Spain shock

Elation greeted the ‘Lions training the Spanish Toro’ in the World Cup last-16, while social media users shared coach Walid Regragui’s call for ‘national unity’

The Guardian - UK

Regragui Appointed Morocco Coach Ahead of World Cup

Former Moroccan international Walid Regragui has been appointed head coach of the national side just three months before the 2022 World Cup, the football federation announced Wednesday. The 46-year-old takes over from Franco-Bosnian Vahid Halilhodzic, who was dismissed on August 11 because of "differences of opinion" over preparations for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Morocco, World Bank Sign Agreement to Strengthen Human Capital

The World Bank approved last week $500 million to help strengthen human capital and resilience in Morocco. Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget Fouzi Lekjaa and World Bank Director of Operations for the Maghreb and Malta Jesko Hentschel signed the agreement on Monday, which represents the first tranche of…

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