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Morocco World
4 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
LNFP, LaLiga Sign Partnership to Elevate Moroccan Football
Doha – The Ligue Nationale de Football Professionnel (LNFP) and its Spanish counterpart, LaLiga, signed a partnership agreement on Monday in Salé to promote and sustainably develop Moroccan football. LNFP President Abdeslam Belkchour and LaLiga President Javier Tebas inked the convention at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, with Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa and Spanish Ambassador to Morocco Enrique Ojeda Vila in attendance. According to Belkchour, this convention 'is part of the strategic rapprochement between Morocco and Spain, particularly through the co-organization of the 2030 World Cup with Portugal.' He said the agreement will reinforce relations in the football domain and provide an opportunity for Moroccan clubs to draw inspiration from Spanish teams in terms of organization. Belkchour indicated that the partnership 'covers several development axes and marks a major step in strengthening our commitment to the football ecosystem on a national scale between the two shores of the Mediterranean.' He acknowledged the need for a comprehensive analysis of the Moroccan football ecosystem and expressed conviction that the partnership will succeed and achieve the desired objectives. Tebas said he was 'honored' to sign the agreement, noting that 'this signature is just the beginning of a great collaboration destined for success.' 'We come with a spirit of sharing and change,' he affirmed. 'The idea is to enable the Moroccan football ecosystem to draw inspiration from the experience of the Spanish League, one of the most professional in the world,' Tebas explained. The LaLiga president said, 'Through this partnership, we will have the opportunity to share all this experience accumulated over the years with the LNFP.' He noted that a preliminary study was conducted to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The partnership aims to diagnose the Moroccan football ecosystem and develop an ambitious roadmap for the professional and sustainable development of the sector. The LNFP assets that it seeks to elevate the professionalism of Moroccan football and enshrine principles of good governance and rational management, serving the interests of clubs, players, and all stakeholders. Tags: la ligaLNFPMoroccan football
Ya Biladi
4 days ago
- Business
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan LNFP and Spanish LaLiga sign partnership to boost football development
A partnership agreement aimed at promoting and sustainably developing Moroccan football was signed on Monday in Salé between the National Professional Football League (LNFP) and its Spanish counterpart, LaLiga. The agreement was signed by LNFP President Abdeslam Belkchour and LaLiga President Javier Tebas at the Mohammed VI Football Complex, in the presence of Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) President Fouzi Lekjaa and the Spanish ambassador to Morocco, Enrique Ojeda Vila. Belkchour highlighted that this deal is part of a broader strategic rapprochement between Morocco and Spain, especially with the upcoming joint organization of the 2030 World Cup alongside Portugal. Belkchour emphasized that the agreement will strengthen football ties between the two countries and offer Moroccan clubs valuable opportunities to learn from Spanish teams, particularly in terms of organizational practices. Javier Tebas expressed his honor in signing the agreement with the LNFP, noting that this marks the beginning of a promising and successful collaboration.
Morocco World
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Botola Pro: How Much Do Moroccan Football Referees Really Earn?
Match officials in Botola Pro are pocketing thousands per game as league expenses soar past MAD 22.87 million ($2.3 million) for the 2023-2024 season. The Professional League Board (LNFP) has just dropped its latest spending report, and the figures show how much referees are taking home. A single match in Botola Pro 1 costs MAD 22,900 ($2,300) when factoring in travel expenses, while Botola Pro 2 games cost MAD 16,100 ($1,600). Here's what referees are making per match: – Main referee: MAD 3,000 ($300) in Botola Pro 1 and MAD 2,000 ($200) in Botola Pro 2 – Assistant referees: MAD 2,000 ($200) in Botola Pro 1 and MAD 1,300 ($130) in Botola Pro 2 – Fourth official: MAD 1,000 ($100) in both leagues. – VAR referees: MAD 2,000 ($200) in Botola Pro 1 and MAD 1,500 ($150) in Botola Pro 2 – VAR assistant: MAD 1,500 ($150) in Botola Pro 1 and MAD 1,000 ($100) in Botola Pro 2 – Match observer: MAD 3,000 ($300) in Botola Pro 1 and MAD 2,000 ($200) in Botola Pro 2 Every single game in Botola Pro 1 spends MAD 14,500 ($1,450) on the officiating team and an additional MAD 1,200 ($120) in travel perks for long distances. The league's overall refereeing costs have ballooned, jumping from MAD 21.78 million ($2.18 million) last season to MAD 22.87 million ($2.3 million) this year. Here's where the cash is going: – Referee allowances: Up from MAD 8.76 million ($880,000) to MAD 9.26 million ($930,000) – VAR technology: Costs slightly dipped from MAD 11.19 million ($1.12 million) to MAD 11.03 million ($1.1 million) – Pre-season training camps: More than doubled from MAD 709,000 ($71,000) to MAD 1.6 million ($160,000) – VAR training: Increased from MAD 864,000 ($87,000) to MAD 969,000 ($97,000) LNFP wants to make sure referees are trained adequately and rewarded enough so they can perform their job in above-par conditions while sticking to FIFA's requirements. Tags: botola proBotola RefereesFRMFLNFP
