Column by Youssef Labchir

From Tennis to Formula 1: Why elite athletes sometimes lose emotional control
Moroccan tennis player Reda Bennani’s post-match celebration sparked criticism after his victory in Spain. He later apologized, attributing his actions to provocation. While psychologists and recent research do not excuse such behavior, they offer insight into why emotional outbursts sometimes occur in elite sport.
Rare total solar eclipse to darken parts of Europe and the Arctic on August 12
The eclipse will be visible in totality from parts of Spain, Greenland and Iceland, while a partial eclipse will be seen across much of Europe, North America and West Africa.
How Morocco became one of hospitality’s most coveted markets
Morocco continues to attract some of the world’s largest international hotel groups, as global operators expand their presence in the Kingdom or announce new projects. According to tourism expert Zoubair Bouhout, this trend reflects growing investor confidence in Morocco’s tourism industry and its long-term growth prospects.
OpenAI expands review after identifying additional AI agent containment breaches
The company stated that the newly identified cases were limited in scope as it continues to investigate the unprecedented AI-driven intrusion into Hugging Face’s infrastructure.
“The World Cup is not for sale”: UEFA hardens opposition to FIFA’s investment plan as consultations continue
European football’s governing body says it could boycott FIFA competitions over the proposed FIFA Forward Enterprise project, while other confederations also raise governance concerns.
Carlos Alcaraz hints at return as wrist injury recovery enters final stages
The Spaniard shared a training video showing full-intensity forehands for the first time since his wrist injury in April, offering a strong indication yet that a return to competition could be approaching after missing four months of the ATP Tour.
FIFA opens disciplinary case over Argentina’s Falklands banner, World Cup final behavior
World football’s governing body has launched disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association and several players over a series of alleged breaches during the 2026 World Cup, including the display of a banner asserting sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after the semi-final against England.
CAF says it will assess FIFA’s proposed Forward Enterprise initiative
African football’s governing body says its Executive Committee will meet next week to evaluate FIFA’s proposed commercial venture, as the consultation process continues with member associations and confederations ahead of any final decision.
Cristiano Ronaldo to produce and appear in scripted football drama series, report says
According to a report by The Sun, the Portugal captain is set to executive produce and feature in Day 1s, a fictional drama centered on the world of football agents. Neither Ronaldo nor his representatives have officially confirmed the project.
FIFA faces backlash over proposed $4.2 billion stake sale in World Cup business
FIFA’s plan to create a new commercial entity and sell minority stakes in the business operations of its tournaments has drawn criticism from UEFA and CONCACAF, with both confederations questioning the proposal’s governance, transparency and consultation process.