Morocco launches extra flights for euphoric World Cup fans
Morocco's national airline is laying on 30 extra return flights to jet euphoric fans to Qatar for Wednesday's historic World Cup semi-final against France.
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France favourites but Morocco eye another knockout punch
DOHA : After putting Belgium, Portugal and Spain to the sword in Qatar, Morocco are looking to bring another soccer superpower to their knees when they face France in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in a match heavy with political and social overtones.
Bounou takes long and winding road to Morocco stardom
Yassine Bounou has learned to be patient in his career, but the Morocco goalkeeper with a show-stopping nickname is proving he more than belongs on the big stage at this World Cup.
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.”
Morocco 'Rocky Balboa of this World Cup', says coach
Morocco coach Walid Regragui said his side are "the Rocky Balboa of this World Cup" after the Atlas Lions became the first African team ever to reach the semi-finals with a stunning victory over Portugal on Saturday.
Regragui's tactical masterclass sends Portugal packing
DOHA : Morocco coach Walid Regragui pulled off a classic smash-and-grab to claim his third major European scalp of the World Cup with a tactical masterclass that sent the Atlas Lions into their first-ever semi-final with a gritty 1-0 win over Portugal on Saturday.
Regragui ecstatic as Morocco 'write history' at World Cup
Morocco coach Walid Regragui lauded the battling spirit of his injury-hit side after they beat Portugal 1-0 on Saturday to become the first African country ever to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Whole of Africa behind Morocco at World Cup: Regragui
DOHA: Morocco will have the backing of an entire continent when they attempt to become Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists by beating Portugal on Saturday (Dec 10), said coach Walid Regragui.