Hakimi back in headlines as Maroc star faces AFCON, club drama and a rape case probe; 1998-born right-back captaining Morocco, PSG star.
Paul Pogba, returning from injury, scored in a friendly for Monaco, which is fighting for Champions League qualification. The former World Cup winner has played limited minutes since joining Monaco last year due to injuries and off-field issues. Monaco is sixth in Ligue 1 with seven matches remaining.
Liverpool overturned a first-leg deficit with goals from Szoboszlai, Ekitike, Gravenberch, and Salah, setting up a quarter-final against PSG. The match featured key injuries, missed chances, and Salah's 50th Champions League goal. Liverpool's win signals a resurgence ahead of their next challenge.
Morocco has confirmed its 26-man squad for the World Cup under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The squad leans on European-born players, including five with links to Spain, and features Lille’s Ayyoub Bouaddi, whose eligibility was approved by FIFA this year. The Atlas Lions open in New Jersey on June 13 vs. Brazil, then face Scotland and Haiti in Group C.