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Tag: Morocco
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As Morocco and France Prepare for World Cup, Historical Tensions Swirl
Wednesday’s face-off between the Atlas Lions and Les Bleus will be about more than just soccer, reviving old colonial wounds and fueling identity debates.
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Joy and Anxiety Collide as Moroccans Look to World Cup Match With France
Morocco’s magical run has elated fans, but for some, the strain of the impending showdown with the country’s former colonial overlords is too much.
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Morocco Win in World Cup Brings Celebration Across Africa and Middle East
Arabs and Africans around the world joined in an outpouring of pride and joy over Morocco’s World Cup success after it defeated Spain.
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Arab Fans are Confronting Israeli Media at Qatar’s World Cup
When Qatar granted access to Israeli soccer fans and media despite an absence of diplomatic ties, some saw it as another sign of warming ties with the Arab world. Instead, some of the Israelis got a chilly reception.