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From this Saturday, Moroccan Football Museum opens to the public
From Saturday 1 February, the Moroccan Football Museum will open its doors to the public. The museum, a first of its kind, contributes to the preservation of the national football memory and enhances its historical legacy by highlighting the sport’s most significant achievements, stars, and shining moments.
It is located in the heart of the Mohammed VI Football Complex in Maâmora, near Rabat. The museum highlights His Majesty King Mohammed VI’s long-standing commitment to conserving and enhancing Morocco’s historical, cultural, and sports heritage.
This architectural masterpiece, which covers an area of 2,100 square meters, allows visitors the opportunity to view artefacts, photos, and videos, in addition to a library containing books on Moroccan and international football.
This museum intends to shed light on the history of national football, which began in 1906, by showcasing images and football-related objects, allowing all generations, particularly young people, to learn about Moroccan football players’ exploits.
It is the result of a collaboration between the Royal Moroccan Football Federation and the National Museum Foundation, which signed an agreement in March 2022 to create and operate it.
Its construction began in March 2021; and comprises a permanent exhibition area, a temporary exhibition space, a 42-seat exhibition hall, a VIP hall, a documentation hall, and other facilities.
According to the Morocco news agency, MAP, the museum offers its visitors a permanent exhibition with six spaces that focus on the rich history and memorable moments of Moroccan football:
The First Space, “The Enlightened Royal Vision,” presents a unique vision founded by three monarchs who transformed football into a distinct medium of expression for the Moroccan people.
The Second Space: “Land of Pioneers” Celebrating Morocco’s first remarkable victories while introducing the globe to national football stars and icons.
The Third Space is called the “Land of Excellence.” Examines the incredible exploits of national teams and clubs from the 1950s to the present.
The Fourth Space: “Celebrity Hall” It is a celebration of those who have had an impact on Moroccan football, whether as players, coaches, referees, or managers.
The Fifth Space “Hospitable Land” offers a journey through the memories of the most important sporting events staged by Morocco, whether they were cups, championships, or friendly matches. It also notes important visits from football figures.
The Sixth Space, “Land of Passion,” commemorates Moroccan citizens’ enthusiasm and love for football, as seen through historical events. In addition to the permanent museum, there is a temporary exhibition where visitors may learn about the paths of Moroccan national teams and clubs.
It will also include a Research and Documentation Sports Centre assigned the role of researching the history of national football, including all documents, images, cups, badges, and clothes, to preserve and display it in general, and particularly for young people, using new technology, primarily digital ones, to promote Moroccan football at the regional, continental, and international levels.
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FIFA’s independent Ethics Committee has banned former Guyana Football Federation (GFF) General Secretary Ian Alves from all football-related activities for five years after finding he sexually harassed female staff members.
FIFA also fined Alves 20,000 Swiss francs ($22,000) after determining that he had breached provisions of the FIFA Code of Ethics relating to the protection of physical and mental integrity, abuse of position and general duties.
“FIFA has a strict stance against all forms of abuse in football,” the organisation said on Monday.
The decision followed a review of written statements from the victims, documents provided by the GFF, submissions from Alves, and other evidence gathered during the investigation.
Alves stepped down from his position in 2024.
The ban came into force on Monday, when the terms of the decision were notified to Alves, and the full grounds for the ruling will be communicated within 60 days in accordance with the Code of Ethics, FIFA added.
The GFF did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Alves could not immediately be reached for comment.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Thursday that he planned to seek re-election for a fourth term in a bid to continue to lead the governing body of world soccer.
Infantino confirmed he would run for the 2027–2031 term in the closing moments of the FIFA Congress in Vancouver, which comes less than two months before the start of the World Cup.
The election will be held on March 18 in Morocco, which is set to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
Infantino said he was “honoured and humbled” to have the chance to run for a fourth term.
The Italian-Swiss took office in 2016, replacing Sepp Blatter, and was re-elected unopposed in 2019 and 2023.
Infantino has pushed for the expansion of FIFA competitions during his tenure, with this year’s World Cup in North America the first to feature 48 teams, while the women’s tournament in 2023 has been expanded to 32 teams.
Infantino’s tenure has also drawn some criticism over issues such as high World Cup ticket prices and the decision to award the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize to U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Cup draw in December.
Earlier this month, the council of South American football’s governing body (CONMEBOL) said in a statement it would unanimously support the 56-year-old if he decided to seek another term.
-Reuters
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The supporters of Vancouver Whitecaps, a professional football (soccer) club in Canada, have staged a protest outside the FIFA Congress on Thursday, voicing fears that the Major League Soccer club could be relocated as uncertainty deepens over its ownership and long-term future.
The club is one of Canada’s most historic football institutions and has long been a central part of Vancouver’s sporting identity.
Around 100 fans gathered as delegates arrived for the annual FIFA meeting in Vancouver, chanting, singing and waving club flags in a show of solidarity. The demonstration comes just days after Vancouver Whitecaps FC revealed difficulties in securing a buyer willing to keep the club in the city.
The Whitecaps disclosed earlier this week that “stadium economics, venue access and revenue limitations” have complicated efforts to sell the club, despite a 16-month search for new ownership.
Season ticket holder Derek Hawksworth said supporters felt compelled to act amid growing fears of relocation.
“I wanted to come down given the threat of the team possibly moving,” he said. “It’s a rich history with the Whitecaps in North America… we want Vancouver to stay and not relocate. The history is here, and we want to continue with that history moving forward.”
The Vancouver Whitecaps are a professional football (soccer) club based in Vancouver, Canada. They currently compete in Major League Soccer (MLS), the top-tier league in the United States and Canada.
Concerns were heightened by reports that cities such as Las Vegas and Phoenix are leading contenders should the club relocate.
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has urged intervention, calling on the provincial government — which owns BC Place — to negotiate a “bridge deal” that would allow the team to remain while plans for a new stadium are explored. The club’s current lease at BC Place expires at the end of the year.
Despite the off-field uncertainty, the Whitecaps have been one of the standout teams this MLS season. They currently sit second in the Western Conference with 24 points from nine matches, just three points behind the San Jose Earthquakes.
For supporters, however, performances on the pitch offer little comfort as the future of their club hangs in the balance — a situation they hope global football leaders gathering in Vancouver will not ignore.
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