#Hakim Ziyech

Eight points clear in the Premier League, playing the most free-flowing soccer in England, and now humbling its fiercest rivals in front of their own fans. For Arsenal, this season can hardly get any better. A 2-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday left no doubt over who the dominant force is in north London. And it's becoming increasingly hard to…

Chelsea (7-4-7) looks to get their first win of 2023 as they host Crystal Palace (6-4-7) at Stamford Bridge. Take a look at our Premier League odds series as we make our Chelsea-Crystal Palace prediction and pick. The Blues look to shake off pressure from manager Graham Potter after the team has won only twice in its last 10 matches across all…

Dec 8 (Reuters) - The quarter-final phase of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is all set to kick off. Three weeks in, the tournament has not been one for easy predictions. From Saudi Arabia's shock win over Argentina in their opener to 2014 champions Germany making a quick exit a second consecutive time, this edition has provided a rollercoaster…

Morocco have been the surprise package of the 2022 World Cup so far and the journey continues on Wednesday night when they face reigning champions France. Having helped dump Belgium, Spain and Portugal out of the tournament the Atlas Lions have done remarkably well to reach the semi-finals. But perhaps it's at Al Bayt Stadium where the journey will…

MANCHESTER UNITED star Donny van de Beek reckons former team-mate Hakim Ziyech looks like a random DARTS player. The Dutch midfielder trolled his ex-Ajax colleague with a cheeky post on Instagram during the international break. Van de Beek posted a picture of a darts player to his Instagram story and wrote with a laughing emoji: "Hakim Ziyech [is]…

Defending champions France will face surprise-package Morocco in their semi-final encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2022 at the Al Bayt Stadium in Qatar on Thursday, December 15. Despite eliminating their neighbours Spain and Portugal, Morocco will head into a match that can only be juxtaposed with David and Goliath. The Atlas Lions are one more…

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France will reach a second consecutive World Cup final if they manage to beat Morocco's plucky band of underdogs at Al Bayt Stadium on Wednesday. have installed France as the heavy favourites for World Cup glory after they scraped past England in the quarter-finals. Didier Deschamps' men were clinical in front of goal, while Harry Kane missed a…

Chelsea, who face Fulham in the Premier League this week, have had a disappointing campaign so far. And the Blues are a dismal tenth in the standings, with just seven wins from 17 matches thus far. Graham Potter will be under pressure to get his side back on track, and the Blues cannot afford to keep dropping points if they want to secure UEFA…

The Premier League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend, and we're set to witness a number of crucial clashes in the competition. With the new year's first set of cup ties now out of the way, teams will look to turn their attention to their league fortunes. The next two weeks could potentially define the Premier League title…

Chelsea face a short trip to Craven Cottage on Thursday night when they play west London rivals Fulham in the Premier League. A dire run of form has seen Chelsea win just three of their last 12 games in all competitions, with just one of those coming in the Premier League. The Blues' last outing was a 4-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup,…

Eight have become four and, simply: wow. Every game was brilliant, from the underdog stories that saw Croatia and Morocco take out Brazil and Portugal to the chaotic brilliance of Argentina's shootout win over the Netherlands and the drama - not to mention high quality - of England's loss to France. The biggest week of the footballing calendar is…

Chelsea are in the midst of a brutal run of form, sitting 10th in the Premier League table, and an injury crisis suddenly makes them even more vulnerable as they take on a dangerous Fulham side at Craven Cottage. The Blues have won just one of their last eight matches across all competitions, and manager Graham Potter has felt increasing pressure…

There was a mutinous air to the Chelsea end at the Etihad Stadium as their team subsided to a dismal 4-0 loss against Manchester City in the third round of the FA Cup. Riyad Mahrez scored twice via a free-kick and the second of two penalties clumsily given away by Graham Potter's side. The first came courtesy of a galaxy-brain handball from Kai…

Although Chelsea's 2-0 victory over Bournemouth on Tuesday wasn't perfect, it was one of the better performances the team had given in quite some time. More importantly, it halted the Blues' five-game domestic losing streak in a matchweek that saw nearly every other top-half side take all three points. Kai Havertz and Mason Mount both needed boosts…

Nottingham Forest welcome Chelsea to the City Ground in the Premier League on New Year's Day. Steve Cooper conceded that his side endured a'tough night' on their post-World Cup return, losing 3-0 away to Manchester United which left Forest second from bottom. Chelsea, conversely, earned their first Premier League victory since the middle of…

France's defence of their crown and Morocco's miraculous run. All to play Lionel Messi in his date with destiny. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the final in his last shot at World Cup glory as he bids to cement his legacy as the greatest player ever. But standing in his way are France…

Belgium and Morocco will do battle in the second leg of the Group F encounter in Al Thumama Stadium shortly after the match between Japan and Costa Rica of Group E. Belgium, who kept it neat and tidy in their first Group F game against Canada, will seek to cement their place against a very energetic Moroccan national team on Sunday 27 November…

Miss your soccer now that the World Cup is finished? Well, the Premier League returned to play Monday, with more matches scheduled for today. One of those will pit Christian Pulisic and Chelsea, which sits in the middle of the league table with 21 points, against Bournemouth. Graham Potter's side (6-3-5) entered the World Cup break without a win…

The Blues suffered three straight defeats before the World Cup and that run has left them nine points adrift of the top four. They have not lost four top-flight games in succession since 1998. Chelsea will kick-off at Stamford Bridge down in ninth place and Graham Potter knows his side need to make up that deficit in the race for Champions League…

The Blues have had a dismal start to the campaign and they are currently ninth in the league table. Graham Potter will be expected to guide them to Champions League qualification at the very least and it will be interesting to see if Chelsea can begin the second half of the campaign with a win against the Cherries. On the other hand, Bournemouth…

When is Chelsea vs Bournemouth on and what time does it start? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place on Tuesday 27 December, 2022 - 17:30 (UK) Where is Chelsea vs Bournemouth taking place? Chelsea vs Bournemouth will take place at Stamford Bridge in London, England Where can I get tickets for Chelsea vs Bournemouth? Visit each club's official…

Twenty-four years after a run of defeats that cost manager Ruud Gullit his job and made for a bleak start to Gianluca Vialli's tenure as the Dutchman's replacement, Chelsea are at risk of losing four Premier League games in a row again when Bournemouth arrive at Stamford Bridge. The Cherries are in encouraging form in the fixture, winning two and…

There really haven't been too many more dramatic football matches than what we saw in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. A game full of raw emotion, countless swings and the dream ending to the now-surely-considered greatest of all time's international career. It was always the big one for Lionel Messi, the World Cup. And now the Argentine icon can say…

Yes, the 2022 World Cup has come to an end. After a thrilling final that saw Lionel Messi and Argentina topple defending champion France on Sunday, the countdown begins for World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico. If you, like many Americans, caught the soccer bug but aren't sure where to turn next, we're here to…

The first African nation to reach the World Cup Semifinals will face a team on the verge of returning to the final after winning it all just four years ago. This semifinal game is for the ages, and Morocco against France will be a match that will make the world stop and watch. Morocco has a real chance to make more history for Africa, even after…

Morocco's Hakim Ziyech only has one goal during this year's World Cup, but he will have his opportunities in the third-place game. Find out why our Croatia vs. Morocco prop picks expect the Chelsea star to be a scoring threat on Saturday. The pain of missing out on the World Cup final will still be fresh for Croatia and Morocco as they go…

Jones Knows has been banging in the World Cup winners and he has more betting angles to consider in the final two games of a pulsating tournament. This game isn't for everyone but my punting pulses always get a little pumped for this encounter as it's traditionally a game where action is guaranteed with teams releasing the handbrake somewhat. That…

FOR supporters of Morocco and neutrals, their thrilling performance in defeat was a bittersweet way to end the most incredible story of the World Cup. And for fans and managers of Premier League players of the past, present and future, there were also mixed feelings. Poor David Moyes. The West Ham boss' hopes were raised and then dashed before the…

Morocco will have an uphill battle against France, but that's nothing new for them. We sifted through the prop market for the second semifinal matchup, and we've found our three favorite World Cup prop picks - highlighted by Hakim Ziyech. Few people had Morocco anywhere on their list of teams to make a deep run at the 2022 World Cup. That matters…

Morocco hope to keep their Cinderella run going in Wednesday's semifinal at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but defending champion France stand in their way. Les Bleus edged England 2-1 in the quarterfinals to become the first defending champion to reach the semifinals since 1998. The last one was Brazil, and France routed the Samba Boys 3-0 to win the…

channel for our exclusive free betting tips, picks and offers. Some very interesting Morocco vs France match stats ahead of tonight's monster World Cup semi-final that suggest it might not be all plain sailing for the hot favourites France. Find out more below and how to get a £30 free France vs Morocco free bet on the game. Find plenty of betting…

Didier Deschamps' France can move one step closer to retaining their World Cup title when they take on Walid Regragui's Morocco in their semi-final clash this week Youssef En-Nesyri scored the winner for Morocco against Portugal Reigning World Cup champions France will be hoping to make their second successive final at the tournament when they take…

After the first round of games at the World Cup, an all too familiar script looked to be playing out for African football fans. Five games played, three losses, two draws and only Ghana putting the ball in the back of the net in a defeat by Portugal. Another disappointing tournament appeared to be looming for the continent that Brazil soccer great…

Reigning champion France have their sights on another appearance in the final, but Morocco will be intent on pulling off another shocker in a 2022 FIFA World Cup semifinal on Wednesday. Morocco have knocked off Spain and Portugal in consecutive matches, while France got past Poland and England in their knockout games. The Atlas Lions have been…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. After a thrilling quarterfinals, the 2022 World Cup has been whittled to just four teams. The first semi-final, Argentina vs. Croatia, kicks off at 2 p.m.…

2022-12-13World Cup semi-final tips: Two more surprises incoming at a tournament of shocks The 2022 Qatar World Cup has been a tournament of shocks. The world's minnows are slowly closing the gap on FIFA's elite. That has been evident. The tone was set on day three when Saudi Arabia, ranked 51st and one of the lowest-ranked teams in the tournament,…

DOHA, Qatar: Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou leaned back in his chair, shook his head and said: "Pinch me, I'm dreaming." Yes, Morocco really are in the World Cup semifinals. Before arriving in Qatar, the north African nation had only ever won two of its previous 16 matches at the World Cup. The team's coach had been in position for just four…

Lionel Messi's date with destiny, France's defence of their crown, Morocco's miraculous run and Croatia's crusade for a second consecutive World Cup final. England may be out but the semi-finals in Qatar promise to thrill. Messi takes Argentina into the last four aiming to take his final shot at World Cup glory all the way as he bids to cement his…

Will it be Croatian redemption, a picture-perfect end for Lionel Messi and Argentina, a Moroccan miracle or back-to-back for Les Bleus? We're down to the final four at the Qatar World Cup and Sunday's final is already looming large. Here, Sportsmail's DAVID COVERDALE casts his eye over the semi-finalists to see how they all compare. ARGENTINA -…

Christian Pulisic would be a "perfect" addition for Arsenal with Gabriel Jesus ruled out through injury, claims former Gunners star Emmanuel Petit. American forward currently at Chelsea Not a guaranteed starter for Blues Arteta in the market for attacking reinforcements WHAT HAPPENED? Mikel Arteta is expected to dip into the January transfer market…

What doesn't France do well? Although that's a rhetorical question I'm inclined to respond "nothing" because Les Bleus look like a well-oiled machine in Qatar. Coming into the World Cup as one of the favorites despite a few key injuries, this team has been the toughest of outs. They finished atop Group D on goal differential having bested inferior…

Short-priced punt: Croatia to Win Value Play: Under 1.5 Goals Long Shot: Andrej Kramaric to Score First Wednesday 10am: Morocco v Croatia TV: ITV and RTE2 Morocco and Croatia get us underway on Wednesday in Group F and it's a game the former will probably have to get something out of if they're to make it to the knockouts. Croatia are a wily old…

We are now 88 per cent of the way through Qatar 2022, with only eight of the 64 scheduled games remaining. Yet these eight are the most important games of the tournament, those which will be remembered for years to come. It has been a World Cup of shocks, with major footballing powers Germany, Spain and Belgium already on their way home alongside…

Morocco shocked many when they captured the top spot in Group F. Meanwhile, Spain barely squeaked into the Round of 16, getting in on goal differential. With that said, our World Cup picks predict La Furia Roja to bounce back and win big. It's Spain and Morocco squaring off in the World Cup, with a spot in the quarterfinals at stake. Spain's road…

Spain continue their quest for a second title when they face Morocco on Tuesday in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After posting a best finish of fourth place in their previous 12 appearances, the Spaniards finally captured the crown in 2010, when they defeated the Netherlands in the final. Spain failed to escape the group stage in 2014…

Morocco go to the World Cup 2022 ranked 22nd in the world, the second-highest of any African team. This is their sixth appearance at the tournament, qualifying through the group once in 1986. In that year they became the first, and only, African side to top their pool at the World Cup, finishing ahead of England and Poland. They've won the AFCON…

The 2010 World Champions Spain now face Morocco in the Round of 16 of the 2022 edition of the World Cup in Qatar as both sides lock horns at the Education City Stadium, Al Rayyan on Wednesday, December 7. Morocco are making only their second-ever appearance in the last 16 of the World Cup since last reaching this stage back in 1986. Walid…