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Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz proves why Spain's loss is very much Morocco's gain

Brahim Diaz has raised his level since returning to Real Madrid - and will now have his chance on the international stage with Morocco

Guillermo Rai26

The Real Madrid star who gave up waiting on Spain: Brahim Diaz's Morocco decision

Mario Cortegana15

Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz to switch international allegiance to Morocco from Spain

Guillermo Rai39

Many Nigerian and other AFCON players were born outside of Africa. Does it matter?

Jay Harris74

Walid Regragui to remain as Morocco head coach

Omar Garrick

South Africa knock World Cup semi-finalists Morocco out of Africa Cup of Nations

World Cup semi-finalists Morocco have been knocked out of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) at the last-16 stage after a 2-0 loss to South Africa. Goals from Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena secured South Africa’s quarter-final spot, while Achraf Hakimi missed a late penalty for Morocco. Morocco are the second of the pre-tournament favourites to exit the competition in as many days after reigning champions Senegal were beaten on penalties by the Ivory Coast on Monday. Egypt, runners-up two years ago, were also eliminated at the last-16 stage following a penalty shootout loss to...

Ali Rampling14

Morocco boss Walid Regragui has two-game suspension overturned

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui’s two-match suspension has been overturned after a successful appeal. Regragui is now available to return the touchline for Morocco’s last-16 tie against South Africa on January 30, having missed out on his side’s final Group E fixture — a 1-0 win over Zambia. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) handed Regragui a four-match ban, two of which were suspended, following a clash with former Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba after the full-time whistle in Morocco’s 1-1 draw against DR Congo on January 21. The argument...

Jay Harris and Colin Millar3

Why you should be watching the Africa Cup of Nations

AFCON 2023 is about to enter the knockout rounds - here are some of the biggest storylines

The Athletic UK Staff25

AFCON kit ratings: The good (Ghana), the mad (Mali) and the ugly (Gambia)

Collars, eagle motifs - and so many patterns. We cast our eye over the kits on display at AFCON 2023

Nick Miller43

AFCON 2023 round of 16: When do the knockout stages begin? Who plays who?

The AFCON group stage is over — and this is the state of play ahead of the knockout stages

Daniel Barnes27

Morocco boss Walid Regragui suspended for two games by CAF

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has been banned for four matches, two of which are suspended, by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Regragui and former Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba clashed following the full-time whistle in Sunday’s 1-1 draw between Morocco and DR Congo. The argument between the pair sparked an altercation involving players and staff of both nations, lasting a few minutes before dissipating. A statement from CAF said the disciplinary board found the Moroccan FA (RMFF), the Congolese FA (COD) and coach Regragui guilty on separate charges. Two...

Luke Bosher

AFCON players on being pressured to miss tournament: 'It shows disrespect for Africa'

Players open up about the pressure they were put under by their clubs to miss past editions of AFCON and why they think it is disrespectful

Jay Harris202

The Radar - The Athletic’s scouting guide to the Africa Cup of Nations

Welcome to The Radar, The Athletic's pick of 24 players to watch out for at the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations

The Athletic UK Staff40

AFCON: Your guide to the games, the stars and the storylines

Who are the favourites? Where can you watch it? And can Salah finally break his duck?

Jay Harris54

Women's World Cup: How unprecedented access to data helped African sides thrive

Governing body CAF provided its teams with access to Opta data and it contributed to Africa's most successful Women's World Cup to date

Michael Cox7

Achraf Hakimi is more than a full-back - and is more important to PSG than ever

The PSG defender has developed his game impressively under new manager Luis Enrique and is now an even more valuable attacking weapon

Peter Rutzler

AFCON 2023 starts in two months: Here's all you need to know (including why it's in 2024)

Who are the favourites for AFCON 2023? Where is it being hosted? What are the venues like? And what about VAR..?

Jay Harris41

Why 2030 World Cup is split across six countries - and all roads lead to Saudi Arabia 2034

By knocking off three continents in one World Cup, FIFA gets to tick around again to Asia - and that appears to spell a return to the Gulf

Matt Slater146

World Cup 2030: Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host with opening three games in South America

Morocco, Spain and Portugal will host the 2030 World Cup — but the opening three matches of the tournament will be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay. A South American bid had been put forward to host the entire tournament to mark the centenary of the very first World Cup and FIFA said on Wednesday that the decision to award Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay the opening games was part of the tournament’s 100th anniversary. All six countries will qualify automatically for the tournament and it will be the first World Cup to be held across three continents. Uruguay hosted and won...

David Ornstein281

The making of Manchester United's Sofyan Amrabat: 'He plays until he dies'

After a fine first start for United, Amrabat’s former coaches reveal how he worked his way to the top through his exceptional mentality

Daniel Taylor72

Nayef Aguerd needs to get back to his best - West Ham are well stocked at centre-back

The Morocco defender's errors are mounting up – David Moyes needs him to find the form he showed at the World Cup

Roshane Thomas18

2030 World Cup state of play: Prospective hosts, collapsed bids and key dates

While the 2030 World Cup is still seven years away, the process to pick the hosts for the event is moving towards a conclusion

Ed Mackey21

Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat withdraws from Morocco squad with injury

Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has withdrawn from Morocco’s squad for their September internationals due to injury. The 27-year-old will now return to United and begin his recovery. Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has called up Yahya Jabrane to replace Amrabat for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Liberia and international friendly versus Burkina Faso. It is currently unclear what Amrabat’s injury is, but The Athletic reported earlier this month that United detected a minor back injury when the player underwent a medical to complete his loan move to Old...

Omar Garrick54

What Man Utd will get from Sofyan Amrabat: Tempo control, switches of play and lots of running

Amrabat should give Erik ten Hag's team more control in big games but may not contribute incisively when facing a low block

Liam Tharme80

Abde Ezzalzouli: The Moroccan dribbler with a point to prove at Barcelona

After a promising season on loan at Osasuna, the winger has a chance to break into Barca's first team - but it won't be easy

Thom Harris4

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