{
  "id": 7340051,
  "title": "Argentina reject $1m offer from Morocco for October friendly in Rabat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/argentina-reject-1m-offer-from-morocco-for-october-friendly-in-rabat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T14:21:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/argentina-reject-1m-offer-from-morocco-for-october-friendly-in-rabat/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Argentine Football Association has reportedly rejected a $1 million offer from Morocco for an international friendly match in Rabat during October. Despite negotiations reportedly making progress, Argentina prefers to host friendlies at home to allow supporters to witness the national team in person. The proposed match would have pitted two top-tier football teams against each other: Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champions, and Morocco, who had an impressive run in the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The decision by the Argentine federation is believed to be driven by scheduling constraints and a preference for domestic fixtures, rather than any issues with Morocco or the financial offer. Morocco will now look for another high-profile opponent before their Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, starting with a match against Gabon on September 25 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, followed by a game against Lesotho on September 29 at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein. South African referee Abongile Tom has been assigned to officiate the Gabon match. Unless Argentina shifts their plans or negotiations are revived, it seems unlikely that the October friendly in Rabat will materialize.",
  "summary": "By Kwame Bediako The Argentine Football Association has reportedly turned down a $1 million offer from Morocco for an international friendly in Rabat during the October window. Although negotiations had reportedly advanced, Argentina are said to prefer playing their upcoming friendlies at home so supporters can watch the national team in person. The proposed match […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}