Tag: Morocco
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Croatia and Morocco make several changes for third-place playoff
teams Croatia: Dominik Livkovic, Josip Stanisic, Ivan Perisic, Lovro Major, Mateo Kovacic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Marko Livaja, Mislav Orsic, Josko Guardiol, Josip Sutalo Morocco: Yassin Bounou, Achraf Hakimi, Abdelhamid Sabiri, Jawad El Yamik, Sofian Amrabat, Hakim Zeich, Soufiane Boufal, Youssef En-Nesri, Achraf Dari, Bilal Al Khannous, Yahya Attiyat-Allah
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Important match between Argentina and France in the World Cup final
Mbappe’s explosive pace and technique were a nightmare for Moroccan defenders Achraf Dari and Achraf Hakimi, who tried in vain to stop him from plunging down France’s left channel in the semi-final. Now Argentina right back Molina will be tasked with marking Embappé. Molina arrived at the World Cup after facing criticism after struggling in…
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Portugal coach Santos ready to quit: source
Fernando Santos is set to quit his job as Portugal coach after their World Cup quarter-final loss to Morocco, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday. The Portuguese lost 1-0 to Morocco in Qatar on Saturday as Santos started alongside the country’s all-time record goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo on the substitutes’ bench. Santos,…
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France ends Morocco’s run to reach final against Argentina
France will take on Argentina in the World Cup final after beating Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals on Wednesday to stay on course for a successful title defense and end North Africa’s fairytale run in Qatar. Theo Hernandez scored a perfect start in the fifth minute for the holders, who were looking for an early…
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Early Hernandez goal gives France a 1-0 halftime lead over Morocco
France’s all-time top scorer Olivier Giroud fired another shot in front of the post in the 17th minute. Morocco, bidding to become the first team outside Europe and South America to reach the final, suffered two injuries, with center back Nayef Aguirre being ruled out during warm-ups and captain Romain Sass being substituted in the…
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Holders France against history makers Morocco
The second semi-final of the Qatar World Cup is a match that no one saw coming at the start of the tournament. At one end is France. The team that lifted the trophy in Russia four years ago and despite numerous injuries arrived in Qatar as one of the main contenders for the title. At…
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Sass, Aguard start for Morocco, France make two changes
France made two changes after Adrien Rabiot and Dayot Upamecano missed training and colds on Monday and Tuesday. Rabiot is replaced in midfield by Youssef Fofana and defender Ibrahima Konate comes on for Upamecano. Teams: France – Hugo Lloris (c), Jules Conde, Raphael Varane, Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez, Antoine Griezmann, Aurelien Tchoumenyi, Youssef Fofana, Ousmane…
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France, Morocco fans brace for semi-final clash
France, Morocco fans get ready for semi-final clash
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Morocco hit with diplomatic targets after World Cup run
Morocco has expanded ties with other African football confederations in recent years, helping those in conflict by offering training or stadiums for World Cup qualifying matches, with the aim of increasing its influence in Africa and beyond. Is. The immediate goal may be to win support for hosting soccer tournaments, but foreign policy professor Atiq…
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Rabiot, Upamecano doubtful for France clash with Morocco
Defender Dayot Upamecano and midfielder Adrien Rabiot are both doubtful for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Morocco after missing Tuesday’s group training. The French Federation (FFF) said centre-backs Upamecano and Rabiot, who are suffering from a cold, are doing light training indoors.
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Can Morocco or Croatia shatter the glass ceiling of the World Cup?
Bulgaria, with their Hristo Stoichkov-inspired golden generation aging, crashed out in the group stage with one point after four years and have not qualified for the final since. Yugoslavia made it to the semi-finals in 1930 and 1962 but Croatia appeared as an independent nation for the first time in 1998 after the breakup of…
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Algerians cheer Morocco’s World Cup exploits despite difficult ties
He said that for kebab seller Belkassam, the Algerian heritage of several prominent French players posed a dilemma for his choice of support. “But I will support Morocco against France,” he said. For Abdullah Sheikh, 65, the colonial history meant the choice was clear. “We are all with Morocco,” he said. Among the many Algerians…
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Tearful Ronaldo the lasting image of Portugal’s World Cup defeat
Ironically, in a Portugal team full of exceptional players, Ronaldo fell victim to coach Fernando Santos’ too many options. Ronaldo, Portugal’s all-time leading scorer with 118 goals in 195 appearances, was benched for a 6-1 win over Switzerland on Tuesday and 21-year-old Goncalo Ramos scored a hat-trick in only his fourth game for his country.…
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French fans clash with police in Paris after World Cup win
French police fire tear gas on the Champs Elysees in Paris as fans celebrate France and Morocco’s victory at the World Cup, sending them through to the semi-finals of the tournament. Thousands of supporters filled the famous Paris avenue shortly after the match between Morocco and Portugal, chanting, waving flags and honking their horns amid…
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Moroccan ecstasy at World Cup victory shared by Africa and the Arab world
arab and african joi “Wow, wow… Morocco! It’s such a joy! Africa is shining! Go to Africa!” shouted Agwe Jefferson, 28, the driver in Yaounde, Cameroon’s capital. In Libya, crowds watching the game in the port city of Misrata lit red lights and waved the Libyan and Moroccan flags, while people in the Tunisian capital…