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Morocco’s Football Boss Named Finance Minister With Broader Role

Bloomberg Markets Friday 16 October 2026, 18:02 UTC By Souhail Karam 1 min read
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Morocco appointed the head of its football federation as finance minister, as the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host faces the challenge of narrowing fiscal leeway and pressing demand for social spending.

Morocco appointed the head of its football federation as finance minister, as the 2030 FIFA World Cup co-host faces the challenge of narrowing fiscal leeway and pressing demand for social spending.
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