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Morocco: Protesters condemn attack on Gaza, demand halt to ties with Israel
1 year ago

Morocco: Protesters condemn attack on Gaza, demand halt to ties with Israel

Firstpost  

The Moroccan authorities have stated that they still support the establishment of a Palestinian state and have called for a permanent truce in Gaza as well as the safety of all people living there, notwithstanding their policy of normalising relations with Israel In protest of the ongoing Israeli bombardment on the Gaza Strip, which have claimed thousands of civilian lives, …

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Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter
1 year, 4 months ago

Impossible is not Moroccan — The Arab nation’s fairy tale run could be the start of a new chapter

The Hindu  

The fairy tale journey Moroccan women’s team was on came to an end on Tuesday when it lost to a dominant France. The Gist The success of Moroccan women can be attributed to their domestic leagues where the situation is far better than the rest of Arab and African countries The players of Moroccan academies have the same access to …

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Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1, Western media 0
1 year, 4 months ago

Women’s World Cup: Morocco 1, Western media 0

Al Jazeera  

It’s a historic moment for Morocco and, in particular, for the country’s women. Eight months after their male counterparts made history in reaching the semi-finals of the men’s World Cup, the Moroccan women’s football team have shaken up the sport’s traditional hierarchy. The first Arab and Muslim-majority nation to qualify for the ongoing Women’s World Cup, the Moroccan side has …

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Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends
1 year, 4 months ago

Bittersweet emotions in Morocco as historic Women’s World Cup run ends

Al Jazeera  

Atlas Lionesses make history at the World Cup, and despite 4-0 loss to France, Moroccans are optimistic about women’s sport. Among them, two female athletes who had just won gold medals at the Francophone Games in Kinshasa were watching their national women’s team play in the World Cup for the first time. A year later, they have continued to win …

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Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia
1 year, 4 months ago

Morocco makes more Women’s World Cup history, reaching knockout rounds with a 1-0 win over Colombia

Associated Press  

PERTH, Australia — After playing their part by edging Colombia 1-0, Morocco’s Atlas Lionesses huddled on the pitch in Perth to follow the end of the Germany-South Korea group-stage finale at the Women’s World Cup and hope it remained tied. Morocco is the first Arab or North African nation to qualify for the Women’s World Cup and now the first …

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BBC apologises after its reporter asks if there are lesbians in Morocco women’s football team
1 year, 4 months ago

BBC apologises after its reporter asks if there are lesbians in Morocco women’s football team

Op India  

The British Broadcasting Corporation was forced to issue an apology after one of its reporters asked a highly objectionable and inappropriate question to the captain of the Moroccan women’s football team during the ongoing FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup. The Moroccan women’s World Cup team captainGhizlane Chebbak was questioned by a BBC reporter on Tuesday about whether any of her …

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Morocco make Women’s World Cup debut after meteoric rise
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco make Women’s World Cup debut after meteoric rise

Al Jazeera  

The Atlas Lionesses are the first Arab nation to reach a Women’s World Cup, and the excitement in Morocco is building. And though the team fell short in a 2-1 loss to South Africa, it was a statement to the world that women’s football in Morocco was ready to rub shoulders with the best. Now, with the success of the …

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FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco set for WC debut in another landmark
1 year, 5 months ago

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Morocco set for WC debut in another landmark

The Hindu  

Months after the men’s groundbreaking run to the semi-finals in Qatar, Morocco’s women will make World Cup history of their own on Monday. When the Atlas Lionesses face two-time former champions Germany in Melbourne they will be the first Arab team to play at a Women’s World Cup. READ | FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Norwegian forward Graham Hansen sick …

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Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara
1 year, 5 months ago

Israel recognizes Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Israel announced Monday it was recognizing Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, joining the United States as the only countries to acknowledge the kingdom’s annexation of the disputed north African territory. Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan territory “will strengthen relations between the countries and the nations” and advance regional stability. In exchange …

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Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup debut inspires girls

The Hindu  

The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the match wasn’t going to be a nail-biter: the Association Sportive des Forces Armees Royales, a powerhouse in women’s football here, ended up crushing its Moroccan national women’s professional league opponent 7-0. “Sports don’t differentiate between genders.” He said the Lionesses’ achievement “shows how women’s football has progressed” in the North …

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Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup performance inspires girls even if some in Arab world ignore it
1 year, 5 months ago

Morocco’s historic Women’s World Cup performance inspires girls even if some in Arab world ignore it

Associated Press  

RABAT, Morocco — The game was sparsely attended; it was midweek and the outcome wasn’t much in doubt: the Association Sportive des Forces Armees Royales, a powerhouse in women’s soccer here, ended up crushing its Moroccan women’s national professional league opponent 7-0. Sports don’t differentiate between genders.” Speaking ahead of the start of the Women’s World Cup, he said the …

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In ‘The Blue Caftan,’ Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft
1 year, 6 months ago

In ‘The Blue Caftan,’ Moroccan film director tackles LGBTQ+ love and celebrates embroidery craft

Associated Press  

As Mina gets increasingly sick, her body withering away, her husband dotes on her: He washes her hair, helps her change, brings the sweetness of a fruit to her lips. While he welcomes the recognition their movies garner abroad, he said it’s important for films like “The Blue Caftan” also to be experienced by audiences at home and in the …

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A Chinese TV drama through Moroccan eyes
1 year, 9 months ago

A Chinese TV drama through Moroccan eyes

China Daily  

The Chinese TV drama Minning Town, about poverty alleviation in the country, has been translated into Arabic and has been shown in several Arab countries. "I hope to translate great Chinese works into Arabic so that more Arabs can understand China, Chinese culture and Chinese people," says Batoul, whose Chinese name, Baoyun, means precious cloud. Ningxia Hui autonomous region, where …

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Morocco threatens to skip African soccer tournament
1 year, 11 months ago

Morocco threatens to skip African soccer tournament

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After its sensational World Cup …

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WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI
2 years ago

WATCH: Moroccan Players and Their Mothers Honoured By King Mohammed VI

News 18  

Morocco made headlines at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2022 as they became the first African or Arab nation to reach the semi-final of the biggest tournament in the world. A special moment for Morocco’s World Cup heroes as they are honoured by their King while accompanied by their mothers ❤️🎖🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/ZJMsMKpB0i— ESPN FC December 21, 2022 The Atlas …

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Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team
2 years ago

Moroccans to welcome home history-making World Cup team

The Hindu  

Morocco’s national football team is set to return home on Tuesday after accomplishing the seemingly impossible feat of finishing fourth at the World Cup in Qatar. As the first African or Arab team to reach the World Cup semifinals, the Moroccan team, known as the Atlas Lions, made history and was one of the big success stories of this year’s …

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Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans
2 years ago

Morocco’s World Cup finish is bittersweet for Arab fans

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Morocco’s fans in the Arab world took the North African team’s 2-1 loss to Croatia in Saturday’s World Cup third-place playoff philosophically. Its loss to France on Wednesday dashed fans’ hopes that Morocco would become an underdog champion, but many had hoped that it would at least take third place in facing off against Croatia. Seeing Palestinian flags …

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Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all
2 years ago

Op-Ed: Why this World Cup will be remembered as Morocco’s after all

LA Times  

Morocco’s recent victories over Belgium, Spain, and Portugal — the first time an Arab or African country reached the semifinals in the World Cup — before losing to France 2-0 on Wednesday, has riveted the world in general and the Arab world in particular. Does Morocco’s extraordinary performance in the World Cup represent a victory for the 450 million strikingly …

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Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’
2 years ago

Morocco champions Palestine cause, Palestinians say FIFA World Cup proves their cause not ‘buried’

The Hindu  

Morocco’s support for the Palestinians during the Atlas Lions’ historic World Cup run shows the cause has not been “buried”, says Palestinian Football Association chief Jibril Rajoub. “The World Cup reveals the lie that the Palestinian cause has been buried by the recent normalisation agreements” said Rajoub, who is also the secretary general of Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas’s Fatah movement. …

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The story of Yassine Bounou, Morocco’s smiling World Cup hero
2 years ago

The story of Yassine Bounou, Morocco’s smiling World Cup hero

Al Jazeera  

The Moroccan goalkeeper has been instrumental in his country’s run to the World Cup semifinals. “If he’s not smiling, there’s a problem,” Christophe Revel, Bounou’s former goalkeeping coach for the Moroccan national team, revealed to Radio France International. “Just as Naybet and Zaki led the way for us, we have to set a good example for Moroccan kids who want …

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Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run
2 years ago

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run

NPR  

Far from Qatar, fans in Morocco's diaspora are celebrating a historic World Cup run Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis Morocco's success at the World Cup has turned the Atlas Lions into a Cinderella team, winning over fans who love a good underdog story. Enlarge this image toggle caption Abdelali Essaouis Abdelali Essaouis In upsetting European powerhouses …

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Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup Streak Brings A Joyful Arab Embrace

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING DOHA, Qatar — It’s a rare moment in the Middle East when the public’s voice roars louder than those of the governments. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar have stirred a joy and pride among Arab fans that have, at least for a moment, eclipsed the region’s many political divisions. It’s …

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Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace
2 years ago

Morocco's World Cup streak brings a joyful Arab embrace

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But Morocco’s surprise string of wins at the World Cup in Qatar …

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Portugal’s Ronaldo says his World Cup dream has ‘ended’
2 years ago

Portugal’s Ronaldo says his World Cup dream has ‘ended’

Al Jazeera  

‘The dream was beautiful as long as it lasted,’ Cristiano Ronaldo wrote in a social media post that could be a foreshadowing of his retirement from the Portugal team. Cristiano Ronaldo says his dream of winning a World Cup for Portugal has “ended”, a day after his team’s crushing quarterfinal loss to Morocco. “Winning a World Cup for Portugal was …

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