Saibari in demand as Brazil clash looms

Bayern push harder for Saibari

Bayern Munich have raised their bid for Ismael Saibari to €53 million. The PSV Eindhoven attacker is one of yours, a Morocco international whose stock is climbing fast ahead of the World Cup. No deal yet, but the German giants are not messing around. (1)

Brazil waiting on Saturday

The big one. Morocco face Brazil at MetLife Stadium on Saturday, 13 June in Group C. This is matchday two for the Atlas Lions. A new Brazil manager adds some unpredictability, but the task is clear: take something from this game and the quarterfinal target stays well within reach. Vinicius Junior and Raphinha are the dangers you know about. (2)

El Ouahdi commits his future to Morocco

Zakaria El Ouahdi has been called up to the World Cup squad and the PSV-linked full-back made his loyalty clear: "I chose with my heart, never doubted it." Gent's 19-year-old is on the radar of bigger clubs and his international commitment is locked in. That matters with the tournament already underway. (3)

Pundits pick Saibari as Morocco's breakout star

Dutch analysts are talking up Morocco as a potential surprise package at this World Cup, and they are pointing straight at Ismael Saibari as the player who could define the tournament for your team. Bas van den Hoven and Dave Aalbers both highlighted his importance in the system Walid Regragui is building. (4)

Fan reactions

Mbappé caused a stir online when he stumbled over naming the African champions ahead of France's opener, mentioning first Senegal then Morocco. The clip is making the rounds and plenty of Morocco supporters are enjoying the awkwardness. See the discussion here