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  "id": 7417115,
  "title": "Boufal embarks on new adventure with Libya’s Al-Ittihad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/boufal-embarks-on-new-adventure-with-libyas-al-ittihad-7417115",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-14T22:17:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/15/boufal-embarks-on-new-adventure-with-libya-s-al-ittihad"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal has signed with Libyan Premier League side Al-Ittihad on a free transfer, the Tripoli-based club announced on Monday. The 32-year-old Moroccan has had a varied career, playing for clubs in France, England, Spain, Belgium, and Qatar before his latest move. Al-Ittihad's official Facebook page hailed Boufal as a \"magician\" and welcomed him to the Libyan capital of Tripoli to commence a new chapter in his career. The attacking midfielder, who previously played for Southampton, Celta Vigo, and Lille, was also part of Morocco's World Cup semi-final-winning squad at the 2022 tournament in Qatar. However, he was not included in Morocco's roster for the 2026 World Cup. Al-Ittihad hopes Boufal's experience and creativity will bolster their aspirations to win domestic honors in the new season.",
  "summary": "Former Southampton midfielder Sofiane Boufal joins on a free transfer after spells with clubs in France, England, Spain, Belgium and Qatar.",
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        "title": "Boufal embarks on new adventure with Libya's Al-Ittihad",
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        "published": "2026-09-14T20:42:32.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Boufal embarks on new adventure with Libya’s Al-Ittihad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/boufal-embarks-on-new-adventure-with-libyas-al-ittihad-7416401",
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