More than a towel: Hervé Renard weighs in on AFCON final incident

The scene left audiences in disbelief. On January 14th, during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final where Senegal triumphed over Morocco with a 1-0 win in extra time, an unusual altercation over a seemingly trivial towel stole the spotlight. At the heart of this unexpected drama was Yehvann Diouf, who found himself defending Édouard Mendy's towel against a group of ball boys, even being briefly dragged to the ground. Moroccan players, including Ismaël Saibari, were also caught up in

Medhi Benatia resigns from Olympique de Marseille amid growing tensions

Just four days after Roberto De Zerbi's departure, Olympique de Marseille is hit with another seismic event. On Sunday, February 15, Medhi Benatia announced his resignation via a heartfelt message on social media. Addressing the «Supporters, Marseillais», the former defender expressed that he has «always acted with passion and a singular focus: to restore Olympique de Marseille to its rightful place». He reminded fans that, from a sporting perspective, «we are

AFCON final row rekindled after claims of refereeing istructions at CAF meeting

The controversy surrounding the AFCON final is far from over. A month after Senegal’s 1–0 victory over Morocco after extra time in Rabat, new revelations have reignited debate over the refereeing and the disciplinary handling of the match. During the executive committee meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), held Friday in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the refereeing of the final reportedly triggered heated discussions. According to Qatari outlet Winwin, Olivier Safari,

Sidi Kacem begins phased return of residents after climate disruptions

Local authorities in the Sidi Kacem province are entering a new stage in addressing the aftermath of the severe climate disruptions that have impacted the region. After completing emergency evacuation operations, the focus now shifts to the careful and monitored return of residents. An integrated plan has been crafted to orchestrate the various phases of resettlement. This plan outlines the transportation resources deployed, the selected routes, and the on-the-ground support

Sidi Slimane plans phased return of evacuated residents after weather events

Local authorities in the province of Sidi Slimane have unveiled a detailed plan for the phased return of residents who were evacuated due to recent extreme weather conditions. The statement outlines that an operational and logistical framework has been put in place to coordinate the return process. This includes the deployment of transportation resources, the designation of specific routes, and on-the-ground support to manage the flow and prevent any confusion. Authorities stress the

Return to Ksar El Kebir begins as floodwaters recede in Larache province

The operation to return residents evacuated to Tangier following the severe weather in the Larache province commenced on Sunday morning. At dawn, families and elderly individuals gathered at the Tangier-Ville station, suitcases in hand, eager to make their way back to Ksar El Kébir. The first train departed at 8 a.m., carrying nearly 700 passengers, according to local sources. It was one of six scheduled convoys for the day, with a planned stop in Assilah to pick up additional

Kenitra launches plan for safe return of evacuated residents after weather disturbances

Local authorities in the province of Kénitra have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to facilitate the phased return of residents who were evacuated due to recent severe weather disturbances in the region. Formulated after extensive on-the-ground assessments, this strategy integrates both operational and logistical components. It involves deploying dedicated transportation resources, establishing supervised routes, and providing on-site support to ensure the smooth and safe return of

CAN 2025 : Hervé Renard éclaire l’affaire de la serviette entre Sénégal et Maroc

La scène avait sidéré les téléspectateurs. Le 14 janvier, lors de la finale de la CAN 2025 remportée par le Sénégal face au Maroc (1-0 a.p.), une étrange bataille autour d’une simple serviette a marqué les esprits. Au cœur de l’action: Yehvann Diouf, contraint de protéger celle d’Édouard Mendy, pris à partie par des ramasseurs de balle et brièvement tiré au sol. Des

CAN 2025: Hervé Renard aclara el asunto de la toalla entre Senegal y Marruecos

La escena dejó perplejos a los televidentes. El 14 de enero, durante la final de la CAN 2025, en la que Senegal se impuso a Marruecos por 1-0 en tiempo extra, una inusual disputa en torno a una simple toalla capturó la atención de todos. En el centro de la controversia estaba Yehvann Diouf, quien, al intentar proteger la toalla de Édouard Mendy, fue atacado por recogepelotas y brevemente derribado al suelo. Jugadores marroquíes, entre ellos Ismaël

OM : Medhi Benatia annonce sa démission et évoque une «rupture» au sein du club

Quatre jours après le départ de Roberto De Zerbi, l’Olympique de Marseille est secoué par une nouvelle onde de choc. Medhi Benatia a annoncé, ce dimanche 15 février, sa démission à travers un message publié sur ses réseaux sociaux. Dans un texte adressé aux «Supporters, Marseillais», l’ancien défenseur assure avoir «toujours agi avec le cœur et une seule obsession : redonner