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Brasília - Brazilian and world soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento 'Pele', hospitalized since late November, congratulated Morocco for its "incredible" performance in the World Cup, saying that the Atlas Lions have "made all Africa shine" in Qatar.

Paris - Three players of the Moroccan soccer team have been chosen by French sports daily L'Équipe to appear in the typical team of the Qatar-2022 World Cup, after the final won, Sunday, in the penalty shootout by Argentina at the expense of France.

Doha - Argentina won the 2022 FIFA World Cup following its victory against France in penalty shootouts (3-3, pen. 4-2) in Qatar's Doha.

Doha - The Moroccan team lost the small final of the World Cup 2022 in Qatar, against its Croatian counterpart, by 2 goals to 1, Saturday at the Khalifa Stadium.

Doha - The president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, announced on Friday during a press conference in Doha, that Morocco will host the next Club World Cup from February 1 to 11, 2023.

Doha - The Moroccan team has shown a beautiful image of Moroccan and African football during the World Cup (Qatar-2022), said the national coach Walid Regragui.

Addis Ababa - "Africa is proud of the Atlas Lions' performance in this World Cup," said the Chairman of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, after the defeat of the Moroccan team against France (0-2), Wednesday night in the semi-finals.

Amman - King Abdullah II of Jordan has expressed his pride in the Atlas Lions' achievement in the World Cup (Qatar-2022).

Doha - Morocco lost to France with a score of two goals to 0, in the semi-final match of the Qatar-2022 World Cup, on Wednesday at Al Bayt Stadium.

Doha - The French coach Didier Deschamps said on Tuesday that the Moroccan team has the best defense at the 2022 World Cup.