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Morocco World
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algeria and Spain in Talks Over Potential Friendly
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has opened discussions with Spain over the possibility of a friendly match between Algeria and Spain in 2026. The talks took place on the sidelines of the 75th FIFA Congress, held in Asunción, Paraguay, where FAF President Walid Sadi met with Rafael Louzán Abal, President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). According to a statement released by the FAF, the two officials explored avenues of cooperation, including development projects across youth football, futsal, and the women's game. However, the proposal to organise a senior international friendly has drawn the most attention. The fixture, if confirmed, would form part of Algeria's preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, should they qualify. Spain, world champions in 2010 and recent winners of UEFA Euro 2024, would provide high-level opposition for the North African side. The match would be a rare meeting between the two nations, who last faced each other at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, where Spain won 3-0. Algeria, now under Vladimir Petković's guidance, aims to return to the global stage after missing out on the 2022 edition in Qatar. The FAF has signalled its intent to arrange top-tier friendlies in the lead-up to the 2026 tournament. While the fixture remains in the early stages of planning, both federations have expressed interest. No venue or date has been finalised, and logistical discussions are expected in the coming months. A match on Algerian soil is reportedly being considered, though a neutral venue or staging the game in Spain has not been ruled out. Tags: AlgeriaFIFA World CupSpain
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
💥 High tension! Real Madrid stand firm against the RFEF
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. The White House has decided to cancel all institutional events and will not attend the press conference prior to the Copa del Rey final. Very tense atmosphere in the run-up to the Copa del Rey final. After the controversy over the refereeing, Real Madrid has decided not to attend the official press conference prior to the match, nor the training session and official photos. The white club leaves RFEF planted in all institutional acts... and will they play the match? Advertisement Tension is at its maximum in Seville. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has reported that Real Madrid's representatives canceled their participation in the press conference. Luka Modric and Carlo Ancelotti, who were going to pose with Ter Stegen and Hansi Flick, will also not attend the photo shoot. This decision by Real Madrid has a complete impact on the run-up to the match against FC Barcelona this Saturday, where the presence of 30,000 Madrid fans is expected to cheer on their team. For the moment, it is not clear what will happen tomorrow. José Félix Díaz points out that the presence of the merengue team at the La Cartuja Stadium to play the match that will define the champion of the Copa del Rey 2024/25 is at risk. "They are supposed to show up," they told MARCA off the record at La Cartuja. There's a show in Seville, but... will there be a Copa final? 📸 THOMAS COEX - AFP OR LICENSORS
Morocco World
04-04-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco Joins Bid to Host 2039 Women's World Cup
Morocco is in talks to co-host the 2039 FIFA Women's World Cup with Portugal and Spain, as the trio look to build on their existing partnership for the men's 2030 tournament. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed discussions with its Spanish and Moroccan counterparts to submit a joint bid for the women's tournament—part of a broader push to develop the women's game across the Mediterranean and North Africa. 'One of the main goals of this administration is investing in women's football,' the federation's statement read. 'In this context, we are in talks with the Royal Spanish Football Federation and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation with a view to a joint bid for the 2039 Women's World Cup.' The announcement comes days after Portugal missed out on the chance to bid for the 2035 edition, leaving the United Kingdom as the sole contender. Official bids must be submitted by November, with a vote to follow at FIFA's 2026 Congress. Morocco spearheads the development of men's and women's football in Africa. The country will co-host the 2030 Men's World Cup – the first time the tournament will be played across two continents. The competition will open with matches in South America – specifically in Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup – before shifting to Morocco, Portugal, and Spain. Tags: 2039 World CupWomen's World Cup
Ya Biladi
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco, Spain, and Portugal plan joint bid for 2035 Women's World Cup
Spain, Portugal, and Morocco have announced plans to jointly bid to host the 2035 Women's World Cup. The announcement was made on Friday by Rafael Louzán, president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). «What better way to highlight women's sports than by hosting the world's biggest sporting event, a football World Cup? That's what we're working on», Louzán said during the presentation of an Observatory on Equality at the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid. If successful, this bid would mirror the 2030 Men's World Cup, which has already been awarded to the three countries. This edition is particularly significant, as Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay will host the opening matches of their respective teams. The announcement was warmly received by Montse Tomé, coach of the Spanish women's team. «This is news I've just learned, and it would be a huge joy for Spain to be a candidate to host the Women's World Cup», she said at a press conference. Tomé emphasized the potential impact on women's football: «I experienced the 2019 World Cup in France, and since then, there has been much more discussion about our team in Spain. After our victory in New Zealand, women's football has gained new momentum. Imagining what we could achieve in terms of visibility by hosting a World Cup is incredible».
BBC News
28-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Osasuna claim Barcelona player was ineligible
Osasuna have launched an appeal to the Royal Spanish Football Federation, claiming Barcelona defender Inigo Martinez was ineligible to play against them on did not join up with the Spain squad for the recent international break because of a knee rules prohibit a player from playing for his club within five days - unless he has the national FA's permission - if he has not joined up with his country when called 3-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga, rearranged from 8 March after the death of club doctor Carles Minarro Garcia, came the day after the international window ended - and four days after Spain's Nations League match with the played the full 90 minutes against Osasuna.A club statement read: "Club Atletico Osasuna believes that Inigo Martinez, whose absence from the Spanish national team was due to a medical leave, was not eligible to play in yesterday's match in accordance with Fifa regulations. "In light of this, the Navarrese club has decided to file an appeal for improper fielding in defence of his rights, the fairness of the competition, and the equality of all participants."Barcelona manager Hansi Flick had criticised the timing of the rescheduled match, with 27-goal Raphinha missing out after travelling back from Brazil duty.
