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Agent Assures Fiorentina Future for Morocco Ace Amrabat

December 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Fiorentina, Morocco, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Morocco shocked the world by marching into the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, and one significant factor has been their strength in midfield, led by none other than Fiorentina ace Sofyan Amrabat.

If France win the golden trophy, they will become only the second team in history to win back-to-back World Cups, after Brazil’s triumphs in 1958 and 1962.

Ronaldo: “France Are Favorites But Watch Out for Argentina”

December 13, 2022 Akhil Fisher Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, World Cup, World Cup 2022

If France do go on to win the golden trophy, they will become only the second team in history to win back-to-back World Cups, after Brazil’s successive triumphs in 1958 and 1962.

France claimed a 2-1 victory over Denmark in the second round of the 2022 World Cup Group D to lock down a place in the competition's knockout stages

Predictions for World Cup Semi-Finals: Who Will Reach the Grand Finale?

December 12, 2022 Michel Sakr Argentina, Croatia, France, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Now that we reached the final four, we have a mixture between two traditional giants and two underdogs trying to change the course of history. But once again, we'll attempt to foreshadow the results, which has seemingly been an impossible task in such a bizarre tournament. So here are our predictions for the World Cup Semi-finals.

Giuseppe Bergomi, who spent his career at Inter, now works as a pundit at Sky Sport Italia. He analyzed the transfer market moves by Fiorentina.

Inter Icon Bergomi: “Giroud is Better for France Than Benzema”

December 12, 2022 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, France, Italian Football, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Inter icon Beppe Bergomi believes Milan star Olivier Giroud is more of a perfect pick for Didier Deschamps at the national level than Real Madrid hero Karim Benzema.

Everton tried to find a striker in Italy up until deadline day, and they made hail-mary attempts for Olivier Giroud and Beto to no avail.

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: France vs Morocco

December 12, 2022 Marko Vrakela France, Morocco, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Al Bayt Stadium is the venue as reigning world champions France and 2022 World Cup surprise package Morocco go head-to-head in Wednesday's exciting semi-final. While Les Bleus' confident run to the final four in Qatar comes as no major surprise, the African team's phenomenal campaign in the Middle East has come against the odds.

No matter the outcome of the semi-finals, Inter will have one representative in the World Cup final, as it has happened uninterruptedly since 1982.

Inter Manage to Keep Impressive World Cup Streak Alive

December 12, 2022 Enrico Passarella Argentina, Bayern Munich, Crotone, Inter Milan, Juventus, Serie A, World Cup 2022

No matter the outcome of the semi-finals, Inter will have one representative in the World Cup final, as it has happened uninterruptedly since 1982. Two of their stars, Marcelo Brozovic and Lautaro Martinez, will square off in Argentina-Croatia. The Nerazzurri are on par with Bayern Munich in such achievement.

Morocco defeated Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium with a Youssef En-Nesyri goal to become the first African team to reach the World Cup Semifinals

Morocco vs Portugal 1-0: En-Nesyri Header Makes History for Africa

December 10, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Morocco, Portugal, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

It took 92 years to finally see an African team make it to the World Cup Semi Finals for the first time. The feat was finally accomplished by Morocco, who defeated Portugal at the Al Thumama Stadium on Saturday with a lone goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.

Portugal failed to find the net as Morocco pulled off a stunning 1-0 triumph at Al Thumama Stadium to end Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of winning the World Cup

Portugal Player Ratings vs Morocco: En-Nesyri Ends Ronaldo’s Dream

December 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela Morocco, Portugal, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Portugal failed to find the net as Morocco pulled off a stunning 1-0 triumph at Al Thumama Stadium to end Cristiano Ronaldo's dream of winning the World Cup. Despite taking the field as pre-match favorites, the Selecao slumped to the Qatar tournament's surprise package.

Morocco stunned Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final tie as Youssef En-Nesyri headed home to seal his country's 1-0 triumph

Morocco Player Ratings vs Portugal: Atlas Lions Make History

December 10, 2022 Marko Vrakela Morocco, Portugal, Serie A, World Cup 2022

Morocco stunned Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final tie as Youssef En-Nesyri headed home to seal his country's landmark 1-0 triumph. The Atlas Lions made history at Al Thumama Stadium by becoming the first African nation to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals.

Below is our Morocco vs Portugal preview, predictions and potential lineups for their 2022 World Cup quarter-final clash in Qatar

2022 World Cup Preview, Predictions and Lineups: Morocco vs Portugal

December 8, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Morocco, Portugal, Serie A, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Morocco and Portugal meet at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha on Saturday as they meet in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The Atlas Lions have been one of the surprise packages this winter, topping a group consisting of Croatia, Belgium and Canada, before defeating Spain on penalties in the last 16. However, Portugal have also performed well in Qatar thus far, finishing in first place in Group H ahead of South Korea, Uruguay and Ghana before dismantling Switzerland 6-1 in their first knockout fixture. Below is our Morocco vs Portugal preview, predictions and potential lineups as the two sides are set to lock horns in their World Cup quarter-final matchup.

Morocco made history on Tuesday night as they landed into the World Cup Quarter Finals for the first time after beating Spain in a penalty shootout.

Morocco vs Spain 3-0: Atlas Lions Make History from the Spot

December 6, 2022 The Cult of Calcio Morocco, Serie A, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Morocco made history on Tuesday night as they landed into the World Cup Quarter Finals for the first time after beating Spain in a penalty shootout. The regular and extra times closed on a nil-nil stalemate with the match catching fire only in the last 20 minutes of play.

Spain suffered a shock defeat against their Mediterranean neighbors Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup after they missed all of their penalty kicks

Spain Player Ratings vs Morocco: La Roja Sent Home After Penalty Misses

December 6, 2022 Ashlee Kiddell Morocco, Player Ratings, Serie A, Spain, World Cup, World Cup 2022

Spain suffered a shock defeat against their Mediterranean neighbors Morocco in the last 16 of the World Cup after they missed all of their penalty kicks. Luis Enrique's side had a torrid time in the shootout, with Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making two saves, including a crucial stop to deny Sergio Busquets. Spain couldn't succeed in their eighth extra time appearance at a World Cup and ultimately were not good enough against an outstanding and well-drilled Morocco side. So, here's our Spain player ratings for their last 16 loss against Morocco.

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