Soccer

Official portrait of the King of Morocco in the royal palace, an image of permanence that contrasts with the empty seat in the stands. Since December 21, 2025, Mohammed VI’s absence from AFCON, explained by health reasons, has fed a broader political question about continuity of power and the art of secrecy at the top of state.

Society

AFCON 2025 in Morocco spotlights the king’s absence

2026-01-19

Xabi Alonso ‘image libre, Wikimedia Commons’.

Sport

Xabi Alonso Leaves Real Madrid After the Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah

2026-01-13

The Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz ‘public domain image, Wikimedia Commons’.

Sport

Crans-Montana bar fire: FC Metz prospect Tahirys Dos Santos seriously injured

2026-01-02

Sport

Brahim Díaz at AFCON 2025 as Real Madrid discuss a 2030 deal

2025-12-30

Sport

AFCON 2025 in Morocco: Luca Zidane steadies Algeria’s goal

2025-12-29

Sport

AFCON 2025: Abdelli recalled as Algeria updates squad

2025-12-20

Karim Benzema ‘free image, Wikimedia Commons’.

Sport

Karim Benzema, 2022 Ballon d’Or: could he return for 2026?

2025-12-12

Zinedine Zidane ‘free image, Wikimedia Commons’.

Sport

Zinedine Zidane in Marseille: living myth and the future of France’s national team

2025-12-08

Idrissa Gueye, footballer (public domain image, Wikimedia Commons).

Sport

Man United vs Everton: Gueye sent off in 13′, Everton win 1–0 at Old Trafford

2025-11-25

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Madrid ‘public domain image, Wikimedia Commons’.

Sport

At Elche, Real Madrid survive late and reignite the storm

2025-11-24

‘Daniel Riolo (free image, Wikimedia Commons).’

Sport

Deschamps–Riolo in Paris: When Opinion Meets Defamation Law

2025-11-22

Michael Olise, footballer (free image, Wikimedia Commons). and an assist that sealed qualification. Paris paused in remembrance, then erupted into celebration, exactly ten years after November 13. Les Bleus recorded a clear 4-0 and secured an eighth consecutive World Cup appearance. A night of memory and momentum.

Sport

France books 2026 World Cup spot with 4–0 vs Ukraine

2025-11-14