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Morocco World
2 hours ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Forbes Ranks Morocco 1st Among Arab World's 5 Most Valuable National Football Teams
Rabat – Forbes has ranked Morocco first among the five most valuable national football teams in the Arab world. 'Five Arab national football teams have secured spots among the world's 64 most valuable squads,' Forbes wrote today. In its world ranking by market value, Forbes ranked Morocco 14th globally. With a market value of $432.5 million, Forbes recalled that the national team made headlines with a historic fourth-place finish during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. 'Ranked first in Africa according to the FIFA Men's World Ranking as of April 3, 2025, the Atlas Lions are gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations at the end of the year, with sights set on claiming their second continental title,' Forbes said. Forbes emphasized that the Atlas Lions are building toward the 2030 FIFA World Club, a tournament that the North African country will host alongside Spain and Portugal. The ranking came just a few days after another list, where Forbes ranked Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi as the most valuable Arab footballer. The new ranking also recalled that Hakimi is the most valuable player in Morocco's squad, with a value of $93.6 million. Forbes team rankings included Algeria as the second most valuable team in the world, followed by Egypt, Tunisia, and the UAE. Tags: Africa Football FederationMorocco team
Egypt Independent
6 days ago
- Sport
- Egypt Independent
Salah faces stiff competition amid ranking shift at the Ballon d'Or Race
The race for the 2025 Ballon d'Or is heating up, with Egyptian international Mohamed Salah of Liverpool battling it out against numerous other global football stars. Spanish newspaper Marca confirmed that the official nominees for the 2025 Ballon d'Or award are expected to be announced in the coming days of July. The 2025 Ballon d'Or awards ceremony will also feature the distribution of several other prestigious titles, including Kopa Trophy for the best young player in the world, the award for the best coach in the world, and the Lev Yashin Trophy for the best goalkeeper in the world. Ballon d'Or 2025 rankings The popular 'B/R Football' network published its latest update to the 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings. The update shows Mohamed Salah slipping down the list, while Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi and his Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Portuguese player Nuno Mendes, have moved up. The new 2025 Ballon d'Or rankings: Ousmane Dembélé (France – Paris Saint-Germain) Raphinha (Brazil – Barcelona) Lamine Yamal (Spain – Barcelona) Achraf Hakimi (Morocco – Paris Saint-Germain) Mohamed Salah (Egypt – Liverpool) Vitinha (Portugal – Paris Saint-Germain) Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Georgia – Paris Saint-Germain) Fabián Ruiz (Spain – Paris Saint-Germain) Nuno Mendes (Portugal – Paris Saint-Germain) Kylian Mbappé (France – Real Madrid) The renowned French magazine France Football announced the date for the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony , with the event scheduled to take place on September 22nd.
Ya Biladi
7 days ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Achraf Hakimi ends season as PSG's top performer
Achraf Hakimi has enjoyed a stellar 2024–2025 season, emerging as Paris Saint-Germain's most consistent player. According to average ratings published by Le Parisien, the Moroccan full-back finishes the campaign as the top-rated player at the club. With 55 appearances, 11 goals, and 16 assists, Hakimi played a key role in Luis Enrique's squad. He scored in every knockout round of the Champions League—including the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final against Inter Milan (5–0)—standing out in the most decisive moments. His consistency has been widely praised. He earned an overall average rating of 6.55 out of 10, ahead of Joao Neves (6.45) and Vitinha (6.26). In Ligue 1, he posted an average of 6.25, just behind Ousmane Dembélé (6.31), who was named the league's best player. In the Champions League, his average rose to 6.97, second only to Willian Pacho (7.00).
Ya Biladi
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou named in FIFA Club World Cup Team of the Tournament
Moroccan internationals Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou have been named in the FIFA Club World Cup Team of the Tournament, which concluded on Sunday, according to the International Football Federation (FIFA). Paris Saint-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi scored two goals and provided two assists during the tournament, held in the United States and featuring 32 teams for the first time. In the final, played Sunday evening, PSG lost to Chelsea with a score of 3–0. For his part, goalkeeper Yassine Bounou helped his Saudi club Al Hilal reach the quarter-finals, where they were narrowly defeated by Brazil's Fluminense (2–1). In addition to the two Moroccan internationals, the Team of the Tournament includes PSG's Marquinhos and Vitinha, as well as Chelsea players Marc Cucurella, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer.
Morocco World
14-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Hakimi, Bounou Named in Club World Cup Best XI
Rabat – Moroccan internationals Yassine Bounou and Achraf Hakimi left their mark on the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, earning places in the tournament's best XI after a series of standout performances in the US. Bounou, who plays for Saudi club Al-Hilal, stood tall throughout the tournament. In a tightly contested match against Manchester City, he made 10 saves, matching a tournament record. His efforts helped the club reach the quarter-finals, where they narrowly lost 2-1 to Fluminense. At the other end of the field, Hakimi brought speed and control to PSG's right flank. The right-back scored in a 4-0 victory over Inter Miami and delivered consistent performances despite scorching heat and difficult weather conditions. PSG reached the final but were outclassed 3-0 by Chelsea. The Best XI also includes Marquinhos and Vitinha (PSG), Cucurella, Pedro Neto, Enzo Fernandez, and Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Thiago Silva and Jhon Arias (Fluminense), and Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid). This first-ever edition of the tournament brought together 32 clubs from six football federations in a World Cup-style format. Tags: 2025 FIFA Club World CupbounouClub World Cup Best XIFootballHakimi
