In a historic triumph at the U20 World Cup, Morocco's Atlas Cubs defeated Argentina 2-0, igniting a storm of controversy among Argentine fans over the passionate support Morocco received from the Chilean crowd. The final, held in Santiago, saw a vibrant display of solidarity between Chilean and Moroccan fans, leaving Argentine supporters fuming over perceived hostility and bias.
During a Second Division match between SV Spakenburg and Kozakken Boys on Saturday, October 18, in Werkendam, a city in the southern Netherlands, Moroccan-Dutch striker Ahmed El Azzouti was subjected to racist chants and post-match violence. Supporters reportedly shouted anti-Moroccan adn Islamophobic slurs during the game, which ended 2–1 after El Azzouti scored the winning goal. After the match, chaos erupted when dozens of Kozakken Boys fans surrounded Spakenburg’s team bus. El
Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), praised Morocco’s «comprehensive approach» to football development, an approach now bearing fruit with the U20 World Cup victory in Chile. Following the Atlas Cubs’ historic win over Argentina (2–0), Lekjaa highlighted King Mohammed VI’s long-term vision and the decision to invest heavily in youth training through the Mohammed VI Football Academy. Speaking after the final, he stressed
Showcasing his skill as both a coach and a builder of success, Mohamed Ouahbi reflected on Morocco’s historic U20 World Cup triumph, saying that winning the title had always been the team’s ultimate goal. After an epic 2–0 victory over Argentina in the final, the coach stressed that «no team was more or less favored, the only objective was to win».
On the 20th of October 2011, the Libyan President, revolutionary militant and political theorist was captured and killed by rebel militia from Misrata. A terrible ending for Muammar Gaddafi, who had planned in the past to assassinate Arab leaders. King Hassan II was also targeted by the Libyan colonel, who assigned the Palestinian terrorist, Abu Nidal to conduct the operation. Details.
Morocco made history at the U20 World Cup in Chile, claiming its first-ever title and becoming the first team to successfully use FIFA’s new green card challenge system. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi, who credited his staff for the move, used the card twice during the tournament, once against Spain and again in the final versus Argentina, each time changing the course of the game.
Just days after Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune rejected mediation attempts by «brotherly countries» to normalize relations with Morocco, the United States has announced that it is leading its own mediation effort between the two neighbors. Appearing on CBS’s 60 Minutes last Sunday, Steve Witkoff, the United States Special Envoy to the Middle East, accompanied by Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, revealed that Washington is «working on» a
The players of Morocco’s under-20 national team expressed immense joy and pride following their historic 2-0 victory over Argentina in the World Cup final, held in Santiago, the capital of Chile. Othmane Maamma, who was named Best Player of the Tournament, said: «Winning this award is, above all, thanks to my teammates. I’m truly happy with this achievement. Everything we did was for His Majesty King Mohammed VI and for the Moroccan people, who supported us despite the time
Across Morocco, euphoric crowds poured into the streets after the Atlas Cubs’ 2–0 victory over Argentina crowned them U20 World Cup champions. From Tangier to Guerguerat, horns, chants, and flags filled the night as fans celebrated a triumph that united Moroccans from north to south in pride and joy.
Throughout the long centuries of history, the ancient city of Anfa survived foreign conquests. The coastal town known now as Casablanca was part of North Africa’s ancient history. Controlled by Berbers, Romans, and destroyed by the Portuguese, Anfa just like a phoenix, rose from its ashes to become Dar el Beida later on.