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Paris Trial Postponed For Suspected FIFA World Cup Hooligans | Football News
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Paris Trial Postponed For Suspected FIFA World Cup Hooligans | Football News

[ad_1] Image for representative use© AFPA Paris court on Saturday postponed the trial of seven men linked to the far-right who are suspected of having planned to attack Morocco fans after their World Cup semi-final with France. Police arrested the men along with dozens of others at a bar in the capital's 17 arrondissement on Wednesday evening after the match, which France won 2-0. While the others arrested were released without charge, a police source said they suspected the seven -- all in their early- to mid-20s -- had been heading to the Champs Elysees to confront Morocco fans there.They include Marc de Caqueray-Valmenier, 24, suspected of having been the leader of the extreme-right Zouaves Paris group, which was banned in January.The prosecution said they suspected him of having orga...
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Croatia Beat Morocco To Finish Third At FIFA World Cup | Football News
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Croatia Beat Morocco To Finish Third At FIFA World Cup | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia defeated Morocco 2-1 in the World Cup third place play-off on Saturday, with Mislav Orsic curling home the winner. Josko Gvardiol, one of the stars of the tournament in Qatar, headed Croatia into the lead in the seventh minute at the Khalifa International Stadium but Achraf Dari brought Morocco level right away. Orsic's terrific curling strike late in the first half ensured Croatia took home the bronze medal, the 11th World Cup in a row a European team has finished third.Morocco, the first World Cup semi-finalists in history, had signalled their intent with a spirited display against 2018 runners-up Croatia in their opening game in Qatar.The rematch was nothing like the cagey 0-0 draw in the group stage, with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou dangerously close to passing t...
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FIFA World Cup 2022, Croatia vs Morocco Live Updates: Starting Line-Ups For Croatia-Morocco 3rd Place Playoff Out | Football News
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FIFA World Cup 2022, Croatia vs Morocco Live Updates: Starting Line-Ups For Croatia-Morocco 3rd Place Playoff Out | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia vs Morocco Third Place Play-off Live: Croatia take on Morocco© AFPFIFA World Cup 2022, Croatia vs Morocco Live Updates: Luka Modric earned his 162nd cap as he was named in the starting XI for Croatia in Saturday's World Cup third-place play-off against Morocco at the Khalifa International Stadium. Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic made five changes from the team beaten 3-0 by Argentina in the semi-finals, bringing Lovro Majer into the midfield in place of Marcelo Brozovic. Hakim Ziyech is captaining Morocco, with Romain Saiss among the substitutes after injury forced him off early in the 2-0 semi-final loss to France. (LIVE Matchcentre)Here are the Live Updates of the FIFA World Cup 2022 Football Match between Croatia and Morocco straight from the Khalifa International Stadium:De...
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Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News
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Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming | Football News

[ad_1] Croatia face Morocco in the third place playoff match of the ongoing FIFA World Cup at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday. Croatia, who finished as runners-up in the previous edition of the tournament, crashed to a 0-3 defeat against Argentina earlier this week. On the other hand, Morocco's dream run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions France in the semi-finals. By progressing to the last 4, Morocco created history having become the first African team to do so.When will the Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match be played?The Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match will be played on Saturday, December 17.Where will the Croatia vs Morocco, FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff match be playe...
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Morocco On Cusp Of History In FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: A Look At Past Results | Football News
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Morocco On Cusp Of History In FIFA World Cup 3rd Place Playoff: A Look At Past Results | Football News

[ad_1] Morocco could make history by beating Croatia in 3rd place playoff© AFPMorocco's dream run in the 2022 FIFA World Cup came to an end with a 2-0 defeat to defending champions France in the semi-finals. By progressing to the last 4, Morocco created history having become the first African side to do so. They now await a fiery Croatia side that lost to Argentina in the second semi-final. Though the two teams square-off in an ‘inconsequential' third-place playoff, there's still plenty to look to forward to, especially for Morocco who could go on to create history.Morocco, who have unarguably been one of the most impressive teams in the tournament, did punch above their weight as they made it as far as the semi-finals. But, what is interesting to note is that no team, outside of Europe ...
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Injured France Star Compares Antoine Griezmann With N’Golo Kante After Semi-Final Heroics | Football News
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Injured France Star Compares Antoine Griezmann With N’Golo Kante After Semi-Final Heroics | Football News

[ad_1] France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final of FIFA World Cup 2022.© AFPAntoine Griezmann has been exceptional for France in the ongoing FIFA World Cup in Qatar, playing a different role to what most football fans are used to. The 31-year-old has generally featured in attack over the years, behind the front two of Kylian Mbappe and Olivier Giroud. However, Griezmann has put on brilliant performances as a box-to-box midfielder, and his defensive side of the game has not gone unnoticed. France defeated Morocco 2-0 in the semi-final on Thursday to set up a final clash with Argentina.Notably, France came into the tournament without star midfielders Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante, who are both out injured.Following Les Blues' win over the Atlas Lions, Pogba compared Griezmann with Kante...
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Morocco File Complaint With FIFA Over Refereeing In World Cup Semi-final Against France: Reports | Football News
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Morocco File Complaint With FIFA Over Refereeing In World Cup Semi-final Against France: Reports | Football News

[ad_1] Sofiane Boufal being shown a yellow card by referee Cesar Ramos.© AFPMorocco lost to France 2-0 in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Wednesday. Goals from Theo Hernandez and Randal Kolo Muani for defending champions France brought an end to the memorable campaign of Morocco, who became the first African team to enter the semi-final of a World Cup. The country's football governing body - FRMF - has now lodged an official complaint to FIFA over refereeing in their loss to France, claimed several media reports.According to the reports, referee Cesar Ramos denied Morocco two penalties in the first half of the semi-final. The Athletic quoted a statement from the FRMF as saying: "The FRMF has filed an official protest to FIFA regarding the grotesque refereeing of the F...
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“You Made History”: Kylian Mbappe’s Ultimate Praise For Morocco Star | Football News
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“You Made History”: Kylian Mbappe’s Ultimate Praise For Morocco Star | Football News

[ad_1] France star Kylian Mbappe rejoiced his team's win over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Thursday but he was quick to console his good friend and Paris Saint-Germain teammate, Achraf Hakimi. The defending champions defeated the Atlas Lions 2-0 to set up a final against Argentina. An early goal from left-back Theo Hernandez and a late second from Randal Kolo Muani put France into a fourth World Cup final in seven tournaments, and ended Morocco's dream run.After the full-time whistle, Mbappe went to console his club teammate and Morocco star Hakimi, who played a huge role in the African side's dream World Cup run.Mbappe and Hakimi shared a hug, and both the players exchanged their jerseys.Mbappe later put out a tweet, praising Hakimi for making "history", adding that every...
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Theo Hernandez Steps Up For France At World Cup In Brother’s Absence | Football News
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Theo Hernandez Steps Up For France At World Cup In Brother’s Absence | Football News

[ad_1] Theo Hernandez's goal against Morocco on Wednesday set France on their way to a second successive World Cup final. But it could have been very different if his brother had not been injured minutes into the tournament. Lucas Hernandez tore an anterior cruciate ligament in France's opening 4-1 victory over Australia, ruling the Bayern Munich defender out for several months. The injury blow came days after Les Bleus lost Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema to a thigh problem, with France coach Didier Deschamps already deprived of first-choice midfielders Paul Pogba and N'Golo Kante.But it could have been a blessing in disguise of sorts for Deschamps, who ditched his experiment with a three-man defence and reverted to a 4-3-3 formation just before the World Cup in Qatar.While Lucas Herna...
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Walid Regragui Salutes Morocco Effort After World Cup Semi-Final Defeat | Football News
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Walid Regragui Salutes Morocco Effort After World Cup Semi-Final Defeat | Football News

[ad_1] Morocco coach Walid Regragui had only praise for his team's efforts after their fairytale run at the World Cup ended in a 2-0 semi-final defeat to France on Wednesday. "We gave our all, that's the most important thing. The boys fought until the last minute," said Regragui, whose team shocked Spain and Portugal in the previous two rounds. Theo Hernandez put France ahead in the fifth minute of the match and Regragui said that early blow had a huge impact on the match."If I have any regrets about this game, it would be mainly conceding that goal quickly -- it gave the French team even more certainty to stick with their approach," he said.Morocco had progressed through the tournament in Qatar by winning games despite often ceding possession.It was a different story at the Al Bayt stad...
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