El Aynaoui on Premier League radar as Morocco prepare for Canada

El Aynaoui attracting Premier League eyes after Netherlands heroics

Neil El Aynaoui's World Cup is turning heads. Liverpool and Manchester United are both tracking the AS Roma midfielder after his performance against the Netherlands in the round of 16 (6) (7). The 25-year-old has been a quiet force in Morocco's midfield, but that shift against the Dutch put him on the radar. Roma will have a decision to make this summer.

Bouaddi also offered to Liverpool

Liverpool have been offered the chance to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi, the 19-year-old midfielder who outplayed Ryan Gravenberch when Morocco met the Netherlands (7). No bid yet, but the interest is real.

Canada on Saturday

Morocco face Canada in the round of 16 on Saturday evening. Your team booked the spot by knocking out the Netherlands on penalties after a 1–1 draw (1) (3). The winner faces either Belgium or the host nation in the quarter-finals.

Bono returns home, but as a rival

Yassine Bono was born in Montreal. On Saturday he will try to break Canadian hearts. "Benito Floro contacted me," Bono said of the former Canada coach who tried to recruit him, but Morocco got there first (4). He is now the hero in net and a core reason your team is still alive in this tournament.

Dutch referee Makkelie assigned as fourth official

Danny Makkelie, the Dutch referee, has been appointed fourth official for Canada–Morocco (5) (8). Days after Morocco eliminated his country. A footnote, but one worth watching.