FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts (AP) — Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick, Ousmane Dembélé also scored and France beat Morocco, 2-0, Thursday, July 9, in the World Cup quarterfinals. Mbappé 's goal in the 60th minute was the 20th of his World Cup...
FOXBOROUGH, Massachussettes (AP) — France coach Didier Deschamps spent most of his World Cup news conference on Wednesday, July 8, fielding questions about a multitude of off-field issues, from racist remarks aimed at French star Kylian Mbappé, to officiating concerns, to his own future....
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida (AP) — More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it’s now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South...
Eight teams are left in the World Cup, and the quarterfinals feature the top four countries in FIFA 's pretournament men 's world rankings plus two others in the top 10. France looks like a juggernaut and is the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion...
GUADALUPE, Mexico (AP) — Ismael Saibari scored the decisive goal in a penalty shootout, and Morocco sent the Netherlands to its earliest World Cup exit, eliminating the Dutch 3-2 after a 1-1 draw on Monday night, June 29. With the shootout tied at 2-all after four rounds, Morocco goalkeeper...
Morocco 's King Mohammed VI has accepted US President Donald Trump 's invitation to become one of the founding members of the US-led Peace Board that is committed to peace efforts in the Middle East. Rabat welcomed Trump 's invitation for His Majesty to be part of the Peace Board...
Morocco and the European Union have concluded negotiations on amendments to their agricultural agreement, confirming that preferential tariffs under the Association Agreement apply to products from the country’s Southern Provinces. Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita announced Thursday, Oct. 2, that...
President Marcos and King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco renewed both countries' relationship as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic ties this year. Photos: Department of Foreign Affairs, Pexels In his message to King Mohammed dated April 10, President Marcos highlighted the...
IVORY COAST (AFP) -- Morocco became the latest giant to be toppled at a shock-filled Africa Cup of Nations when it fell, 2-0, to South Africa on Tuesday, Jan. 30, while Mali also booked a quarterfinals place. South Africa's midfielder Teboho Mokoena (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring...
HERE’S LOOKING AT YOU KID Hollywood classic Casablanca is set in the Moroccan city of the same name If you look up the Kingdom of Morocco, chances are you’ll be most familiar with one of its largest cities, Casablanca. After all, the city is also the setting for one of the most iconic films...
Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno (File photo) The Philippine government is eyeing to deploy a humanitarian contingent to Morocco following a magnitude 6.8 earthquake that hit its High Atlas Mountains. Office of Civil Defense Administration (OCD)...
GENEVA, Switzerland - The United Nations on Friday said Morocco could ask for aid "today or tomorrow" to help it recover and rebuild following a devastating earthquake that has killed nearly 3,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. "We are expecting and hoping, but expecting from our...
