Today, Thursday, there was a notable presence of Moroccan football on the global stage, as the French magazine France Football announced the preliminary lists of nominees for the Best Awards in the world for the year 2025, where the names Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou stood out among the elite stars of world football.

In the category of Best Goalkeeper in the World, Yassine Bounou, the goalkeeper of Al-Hilal Saudi and the Moroccan national team, made it to the shortlist nominated for the Yashin Award, after an exceptional season in which he showcased outstanding performance during the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, alongside his decisive contributions in the local league.

As for the Ballon d'Or list, which includes 30 players competing for the title of Best Player in the World, it featured the name Achraf Hakimi, the star of Paris Saint-Germain, after a fantastic season in which he excelled on multiple fronts, especially in the FIFA Club World Cup, alongside his impactful defensive and offensive roles in the Parisian team.

It is worth noting that the announcement of the winners will take place at a grand ceremony organized by the French magazine on September 22 in the capital, Paris, amid great anticipation from football fans.