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History-makers Morocco Stand in Way of France at World Cup

France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi's Argentina lying in wait after another dazzling performance from the diminutive magician. The Copa America champions swept aside 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia 3-0 on Tuesday to give the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Expectation had to be raised’: the making of World Cup heroes Morocco

Welsh coach Osian Roberts and investment in talent centres and scouting have helped the country to make history in Qatar

The Guardian - UK

Walid Regragui: The ‘crazy’ coach who convinced Morocco to follow his World Cup dream

Regragui has united Morocco, Africa and the Arab world with character, determination and a capacity to upset the odds – and his team are not done yet

The Independent UK

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The different thinking that has defined Morocco’s World Cup fairytale

The Atlas Lions have plotted a course all the way to the semi-finals underpinned by one of the best defences in World Cup history

The Independent UK

The story of Yassine Bounou, Morocco’s smiling World Cup hero

Moroccan goalkeeper has been instrumental in his country’s run to the World Cup semifinals.

Al Jazeera

Pep Guardiola has already explained why Morocco's criticism of Man City style is misjudged

Pep Guardiola's teams have always sought to dominate possession and for good reason.

Manchester Evening News

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi throw friendship out the window in World Cup 2022 semi-final

Kylian Mbappe and Achraf Hakimi are friends and team-mates at Paris Saint-Germain, but the pair will be in direct competition with one another in the World Cup semi-finals

Daily Mirror

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World Cup 2022 briefing: Morocco’s pride in Islam should inspire us all

It is uplifting to see players practicing their religion and celebrating with their mothers on such a big global stage

The Guardian - UK

France face tough exam from African giant-killers

DOHA: Defending champions and title favourites France face African history-makers Morocco on Wednesday in what is sure to be a high-octane World Cup semi-final at the Al Bayt Stadium.

Bangkok Post

Morocco faces France in politically charged WCup semifinal

As Morocco faces France in the World Cup semifinal, many players and fans of both diverse teams grapple with family tales of colonial history, challenges of immigration, questions of national loyalty

The Independent UK

Hearts Swing in French Hometown of Morocco Coach Regragui

Ahead of the World Cup semi-final between Morocco and France, Hichem Sayadi is feeling torn by divided loyalties. Speaking from his local sports hall in a French suburb south of Paris, where Morocco coach Walid Regragui started playing football, and wearing a Paris St Germain tracksuit, the 29-year- old says…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France have mastered art of winning but tireless Morocco will set new traps

‘We want to rewrite the history books,’ insists Walid Regragui as the African side aim to upset the wily World Cup favourites

The Guardian - UK

Morocco manager takes dig at Man City boss Pep Guardiola over playing style

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has come in for some unexpected criticism from Morocco boss Walid Regragui.

Manchester Evening News

Morocco coach hopes to ‘upset’ France in World Cup semifinal

Walid Regragui says the team was still ‘hungry’ for more success despite them not being ‘favourites’ to lift the trophy.

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Daily Mirror

Morocco boss passionately defends World Cup tactics and efforts to "destroy statistics"

Morocco manager Walid Regragui has defended their playing style and says his team are "going to try and destroy statistics" with an another huge World Cup upset against France

Evening Standard

Morocco coach Walid Regragui warns France: ‘We’re not done yet ... you may say I’m crazy, but a bit of craziness is good’

Morocco coach Walid Regragui has vowed to rewrite the history books and put African football on top of the world, warning France that his trailblazing side are not finished yet following their dream run to tomorrow’s semi-final.

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Morocco is living a dream in Qatar. Here are 5 things to know about its World Cup run

"Why shouldn't we dream about winning the World Cup?" Morocco's coach Walid Regragui said after beating Portugal. He says his team is the "Rocky" of Qatar.

WEKU

As the World Cup semifinals begin, it's the Fab Four goalkeepers leading the way

While attention at the World Cup has mostly been on stars like Argentina's Messi, Brazil's Neymar, and Portugal's Ronaldo, goalkeepers have also shined — especially for the final four teams.

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The Independent UK

Walid Regragui vows Morocco will fight to achieve ‘crazy’ World Cup dream

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four and face reigning champions France in the semi-finals

Asharq Al-Awsat

France v Morocco: Keys to World Cup Semi-final

Morocco have conceded just one goal in the entire tournament -- an own goal in their 2-1 win over Canada in the group stage -- with Croatia, Belgium, Spain and Portugal all failing to breach a rock-solid back line. But France boast multiple goal threats.

The Independent UK

Morocco will fight to achieve ‘crazy’ World Cup dream – boss Walid Regragui

Morocco have already made history as the first African team to reach the last four.

Al Jazeera

Can history-makers Morocco win the World Cup?

Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.

Evening Standard

World Cup 2022: Walking wounded a worry but unbreakable Morocco fight on with ‘Rocky’ spirit

Morocco coach Walid Regragui believes his side are the “Rocky of this World Cup”, but you have to wonder how many more rounds they have left in them.

Al Jazeera

Morocco coach says his team is the ‘Rocky of this World Cup’

‘I think now the world is with Morocco,’ coach Walid Regragui said, comparing the team’s run to the iconic boxing movie.

The Guardian - UK

Morocco’s Atlas Lions are roaring again and an entire nation roars with them

Our country is on the world map again thanks to 26 players and a manager who will be an inspiration for generations to come

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