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Arab News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Arab News
FIFA launches first N.African office in Morocco ahead of 2030 World Cup
RABAT: FIFA inaugurated Saturday a regional office in Morocco — the first in North Africa and fifth in the continent — as the kingdom ramps up preparations for the 2030 World Cup which it will host jointly with Spain and Portugal. For the latest updates, follow us @ArabNewsSport 'This is a day that will be written in golden letters in the magnificent history of FIFA, African football, Moroccan football, and world football,' said FIFA president Gianni Infantino at the inauguration ceremony. The inauguration, also attended by the head of the African Football Confederation, Patrice Motsepe, took place hours before the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, the capital where Morocco face Nigeria. Morocco will be the second African nation to host the World Cup in 2030, following South Africa's edition in 2010. This follows five unsuccessful bids by the kingdom. FIFA's other African offices are located in Senegal, the Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and South Africa.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Berry succeeds Kear as Wales head coach
Paul Berry has been appointed as the new Wales head coach, succeeding John Kear as the boss of the senior men's team after the 70-year-old stepped down early in July after more than a decade at the 41-year-old Berry first joined the Wales set-up in 2019 as assistant to Lee Crooks as part of the Under-16 programme and in 2021 was promoted to head coach of the Wales U17 side in the one year that it ran post-Covid, before taking over the was promoted to head of youth in 2023 and is the most successful youth coach in Wales Rugby League history, leading the U16 side to home and away wins over England in 2022, followed by three successive U16 Four Nations titles - all with a 100% winning record."I'm excited for the challenge, I'm also really grateful for chairman James Davies, CEO Richard Hibbard, and the board for showing trust in me to lead the team moving forward," said Berry. "Being involved over the last six years, I've seen first-hand the talent already within the pathway and I'm hoping these young players will come through over the next few years to add to the experienced group that we already have. "That will provide a really balanced squad as we move forward to being World Cup-ready by 2030."The long-term goal is obviously to qualify for the 2030 World Cup, but shorter term I'm looking forward to seeing the team playing regular fixtures and giving some of the younger players an opportunity to pull on our famous red jersey."There's plenty of progress happening on and off the field at the moment, and I think we're entering a really exciting period for rugby league in Wales. I'm really pleased to be able to continue to play a part of it moving forward." Berry has spent more than a decade working for Warrington Wolves in their junior development and scholarship programmes and will combine that role with his Wales will be assisted by former Wales full-back Damian Gibson and Liam Bostock, who was Berry's assistant in the Wales U16 side for a number of will be Gibson's second spell as Wales assistant coach having been involved during Iestyn Harris' reign."I'm delighted to be able to have Liam and Damian supporting me as assistant coaches," Berry added."I think it's really important to have coaches involved who understand the history, heritage and culture of Wales Rugby League."Both are very experienced coaches in their own right and will bring a wealth of knowledge into the coaching group."
The Sun
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Second-tier club build 20,000-seater temporary stadium in just SIX MONTHS as home ground is renovated to host World Cup
A TEMPORARY stadium has been built in just SIX MONTHS while a second-tier club renovates their ground ahead of the World Cup. Spanish outfit Real Zaragoza have moved out of their La Romareda as it was picked as a host stadium for the 2030 World Cup. 6 6 6 The historic ground is being expanded from a capacity of 33,608 to approximately 43,000 ahead of the tournament. This is due to Fifa requiring all stadiums to have a minimum capacity of at least 40,000. The competition will be played across Spain, Portugal and Morocco. The Nueva Romareda - the New Romareda - is set to be completed in 2028 at an estimated cost of £117million. But in the meantime, Zaragoza have to play their football away from their home of the last 68 years. Los Manos will now play at the temporary build Estadio Ibercaja. The stadium has been built in just SIX MONTHS and will open to tours this week. The ground is notably smaller than the Romareda with a capacity of just 20,000. Tours will take place over the next week before its official opening. Fans will also have the chance to take part in a safety measure stress test at the stadium. Leaked footage shows shocking state of Barcelona's Nou Camp as club 'consider delaying new stadium opening' The board of the Nueva Romareda SL have agreed the rental deal for the club to use the ground with the lease lasting 26 months. The club will have the option to extend the deal until the Romareda reopens. Zaragoza will pay £216,960 to rent the stadium, but that will reportedly be increased by 70 per cent if they are promoted to LaLiga. The club will also have to pay for any upgrades that are required by league regulations. 6 6 6 Zaragoza play their first match in the Estadio Ibercaja against Mirandes on July 30. The match is a pre-season friendly ahead of the clubs' campaign in the Segunda Division. Zaragoza will be hoping for an improvement on their 18th-place finish from last term. The team is managed by former player and Atletico Madrid star Gabi Fernandez. The team was last in LaLiga in 2013 and have previously boasted players such as Cafu, Gerard Pique, Gus Poyet and Diego Milito.
Ya Biladi
20-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco boosts infrastructure for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030 preparation
The ambitious infrastructure, investment, and construction initiatives launched for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are key components of a broader strategy to lay a robust foundation for the 2030 World Cup. This was emphasized by Fouzi Lekjaa, Deputy Minister in charge of the Budget, during a session in Rabat on Friday. «The projects tied to AFCON 2025 are seamlessly woven into a strategic framework aimed at gearing up for the 2030 World Cup. This approach not only ensures a lasting legacy but also maximizes the development of Morocco's sports, economic, and territorial sectors», stated Lekjaa at a ministerial conference focused on the theme «World Cup 2030: Financial, Institutional, and Strategic Challenges», held at the National School of Administration (ENSA). He revealed that an investment of approximately 150 billion dirhams (MMDH) is being funneled into key sectors, including the construction of a drinking water treatment plant with a capacity of 2 billion cubic meters, designed to meet both industrial and domestic demands. Continuing in this vein, Lekjaa highlighted that the financing of transport infrastructure is anchored in public-private partnerships (PPPs), complemented by an annual state subsidy of about 1.6 MMDH until 2030, ensuring the projects' continuity and financial sustainability. He underscored the significance of mobility between host cities, noting, «The development of the high-speed rail line (LGV) and the regional express network (RER) is actively progressing, particularly to link Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, and the southern provinces, fostering the Kingdom's territorial and economic integration». Addressing the financial framework, he assured that it is crafted to avoid burdening the general state budget. He elaborated, «An innovative financing and operational model, in collaboration with the Deposit and Management Fund (CDG) and the National Company for the Realization and Management of Sports Facilities (SONARGES), facilitates a 20-year amortization, ensuring the sustainability of investments». Furthermore, Fouzi Lekjaa announced that the construction of the two stadiums designated for AFCON 2025 will adhere to a strict timeline, with the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat slated for completion by July 31 and the Grand Stadium in Tangier by August 15.
Ya Biladi
19-07-2025
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Morocco boosts infrastructure for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030 preparation
The ambitious infrastructure, investment, and construction initiatives launched for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are key components of a broader strategy to lay a robust foundation for the 2030 World Cup. This was emphasized by Fouzi Lekjaa, Deputy Minister in charge of the Budget, during a session in Rabat on Friday. «The projects tied to AFCON 2025 are seamlessly woven into a strategic framework aimed at gearing up for the 2030 World Cup. This approach not only ensures a lasting legacy but also maximizes the development of Morocco's sports, economic, and territorial sectors», stated Lekjaa at a ministerial conference focused on the theme «World Cup 2030: Financial, Institutional, and Strategic Challenges», held at the National School of Administration (ENSA). He revealed that an investment of approximately 150 billion dirhams (MMDH) is being funneled into key sectors, including the construction of a drinking water treatment plant with a capacity of 2 billion cubic meters, designed to meet both industrial and domestic demands. Continuing in this vein, Lekjaa highlighted that the financing of transport infrastructure is anchored in public-private partnerships (PPPs), complemented by an annual state subsidy of about 1.6 MMDH until 2030, ensuring the projects' continuity and financial sustainability. He underscored the significance of mobility between host cities, noting, «The development of the high-speed rail line (LGV) and the regional express network (RER) is actively progressing, particularly to link Casablanca, Rabat, Tangier, and the southern provinces, fostering the Kingdom's territorial and economic integration». Addressing the financial framework, he assured that it is crafted to avoid burdening the general state budget. He elaborated, «An innovative financing and operational model, in collaboration with the Deposit and Management Fund (CDG) and the National Company for the Realization and Management of Sports Facilities (SONARGES), facilitates a 20-year amortization, ensuring the sustainability of investments». Furthermore, Fouzi Lekjaa announced that the construction of the two stadiums designated for AFCON 2025 will adhere to a strict timeline, with the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat slated for completion by July 31 and the Grand Stadium in Tangier by August 15.
