Semi-final bound Morocco are the Rocky of the World Cup – Walid Regragui

HISTORY MAKERS: Morocco boss Walid Regragui is held aloft by his players. Pics: Martin Meissner/AP

Coach Walid Regragui hailed Morocco as the “Rocky of this World Cup” after they made history by becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals.

The Atlas Lions followed up their victories over Belgium and Spain by defeating Portugal 1-0 in the quarter-finals thanks to a goal from Youssef En-Nesyri.