CAF expects Morocco’s semifinal run to ‘galvanise’ African football
Morocco’s success in becoming the first African team to reach the World Cup semi-finals can ‘galvanise’ the continent, according to one of African football’s top officials.
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Morocco weary, but not wilting as World Cup run continues Wednesday
When Wolves had one of the best defensive records in Europe last season and Romain Saiss seemed to be in the form of his life, Bruno Lage came up with a new nickname for an otherwise unheralded centre-back: “The Moroccan Maldini,” reports www.independent.co.uk.
Governing body FINA changes century-old name to 'World Aquatics'
MELBOURNE : International swimming federation FINA voted on Monday to rebrand itself 'World Aquatics' at its extraordinary general congress in Melbourne.
Embiid scores 53 to lead 76ers’ romp past Hornets, Pelicans eclipse Suns
NEW YORK: Joel Embiid unleashed a spectacular 53-point performance Sunday to power the Philadelphia 76ers over Charlotte 131-113, becoming the first NBA player with multiple 50-point games this season.
After Neymar, Croatia aim to end Messi’s World Cup dream
AL KHOR, Qatar: Croatia have already ended Neymar’s World Cup dream. Now they hope to do the same to Lionel Messi.
Morocco’s tactical masterplan ignites unlikely World Cup run
DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: “Pinch me, I’m dreaming.”
World Cup Qatar 2022: Referee decisions up for debate in quarter final clashes
Portuguese stars like Bruno Fernandez and Pepe questioned why an Argentine referee took charge of their 1-0 loss to Morocco,
Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England
France’s forward #09 Olivier Giroud (C) shots at target to be denied by England’s goalkeeper #01 Jordan Pickford during the Qatar 2022 World Cup quarter-final football match between England and France at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha, on December 10, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)