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Moroccan Honorary Consulate opens doors in Bengaluru

Moroccan Ambassador to India Mohammed Maliki stating that there was a need for a consulate in the city.

published on : 31st January 2023
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Palestinians say World Cup proves their cause not 'buried'

Like several other Arab nations, Morocco has agreed to full diplomatic ties with Israel -- but this has not stopped its players from making clear their loyalties regarding the decades-old conflict.

published on : 14th December 2022
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Spotlight Africa at the FIFA World Cup, but darkness lurks underneath

The crowning moment for immigrants in football came a little earlier -- in 1998, when France won the World Cup. Zinedine Zidane -- of Algerian origin -- was the undisputed hero.

published on : 12th December 2022
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Morocco plot Spain downfall in World Cup

Goalkeeper Bounou helps them beat Spain 3-0 in a penalty shootout to become the first Arab nation to enter the quarterfinals

published on : 7th December 2022
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Morocco beat Spain on penalties, make World Cup history

Morocco has been the biggest surprise of the tournament and will next face either Portugal or Switzerland.

published on : 6th December 2022
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Bodies of 11 migrants recovered, 32 rescued off Morocco coast

Morocco has seen an influx of migrants trying to reach Europe, most of them on boats bound for Spain or via the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla in North Africa.

published on : 3rd October 2018
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VAR stirs FIFA World Cup drama and endless debate

Spain were awarded an equaliser to snatch a 2-2 draw against Morocco when an Iago Aspas goal was given after VAR helped referee Irmatov to reverse a mistaken offside call.

published on : 26th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal can still improve, says Cristiano Ronaldo after Morocco win

Portugal will now face Iran in their final group game on June 25 in Saransk.

published on : 20th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Cristiano Ronaldo scores in Portugal's 1-0 win, Morocco eliminated

Ronaldo made European football history when he stooped to score with a powerful header from Joao Moutinho's right-flank cross after a corner.

published on : 20th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo looms for Morocco, Spain face Iran

Cristiano Ronaldo will hone in on Morocco on Wednesday after his stunning hat-trick in Portugal's World Cup opener.

published on : 20th June 2018
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Iran defender Rouzbeh Cheshmi ruled out of FIFA World Cup by muscle injury

Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh is among the options to partner Morteza Pouraliganji in central defence against 2010 world champions Spain.

published on : 19th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo seeks encore against 'battle-hardened' Morocco

Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to follow up his World Cup opening game heroics for Portugal against a Morocco.

published on : 19th June 2018
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In Iran, FIFA World Cup fever plays out in cinemas

Supporters thronged the steps of the Azadi cinema in central Tehran ahead of the match, chanting and deafening passers-by with blasts of vuvuzela.

published on : 16th June 2018
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Aziz Bouhaddouz own goal hands Iran late victory over Morocco

It was Iran's second win in 13 matches at the World Cup, and Asia's first since the 2010 tournament in South Africa.

published on : 15th June 2018
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Morocco coach Herve Renard wants his players to be ready ahead of their FIFA World Cup Group B opener against Iran

Even if some players barely see any action, Renard expects the entire squad to put the nation's hopes ahead of their own personal goals when Morocco plays Iran Friday in its Group B opener.

published on : 15th June 2018
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Morocco happy to be Dutch representatives at FIFA World Cup

The Atlas Lions begin their first FIFA World Cup campaign for 20 years against Iran in Saint Petersburg on Friday.

published on : 15th June 2018
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Pre-FIFA World Cup chaos motivates Iran: Carlos Queiroz

Cancelled friendlies, world-class opposition and even a shortage of boots will not dent Iran's World Cup dreams, says coach Carlos Queiroz.

published on : 14th June 2018
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Facts about Morocco's FIFA World Cup 2026 bid

Morocco are the clear underdogs as they go up against a joint United States, Canada and Mexico bid to host the 2026 World Cup.

published on : 13th June 2018
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North America or Morocco for 2026 World Cup: FIFA votes

On the eve of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, 207 FIFA member nations will cast their vote in a congress of world football's governing body.

published on : 12th June 2018
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Morocco drop defender and add attacker for FIFA World Cup 23-member squad

The Atlas Lions are led by Mehdi Benatia, the Juventus defender involved in a controversial penalty incident as the Turin club lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League in April.

published on : 5th June 2018
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