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Sports Governance in Morocco: Legal Framework, Budgetary Challenges, and Preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup
[Gouvernance du sport au Maroc : Cadre juridique, enjeux budgétaires et préparation du Mondial FIFA 2030]

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  • Samir Abaakil

    (UM5 - Université Mohammed V de Rabat [Agdal])

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This paper analyzes the structural challenges of sports governance in Morocco within the context of co-hosting the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Through a cross-analysis of the legislative framework (Law 30-09) and budgetary data (Finance Acts 2020-2025), the study highlights the dichotomy between the State's infrastructural ambitions and the fragile economic model of sports federations. Key findings include: Public Investment: The massive infrastructure upgrade, including the Grand Stade Hassan II (115,000 seats), occurring alongside a contraction in the sectoral budget (-24% between 2020 and 2025). Funding Model: The systemic reliance of federations on state subsidies (>60%), in sharp contrast to the CAF model (63% commercial revenue) and European standards. Legal Framework: The implementation gaps of Law 30-09 regarding physical education and sports. The article provides strategic recommendations to transition sports clubs into viable corporate entities and diversify national sports revenues beyond public funding. Keywords: Sports Governance, Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2030, Public Policy, Sports Finance, Law 30-09, Sports Economics.

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  • Samir Abaakil, 2025. "Sports Governance in Morocco: Legal Framework, Budgetary Challenges, and Preparation for the 2030 FIFA World Cup [Gouvernance du sport au Maroc : Cadre juridique, enjeux budgétaires et préparation du Mondial FIFA 2030]," Post-Print hal-05429412, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05429412
    DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17739774
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    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa
    • Z28 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Policy
    • K23 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Regulated Industries and Administrative Law
    • H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures
    • Z21 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Industry Studies
    • Z28 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Policy
    • Z28 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Policy
    • Z21 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Industry Studies
    • H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures
    • K23 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Regulated Industries and Administrative Law
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa
    • Z28 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Policy
    • Z21 - Other Special Topics - - Sports Economics - - - Industry Studies
    • H54 - Public Economics - - National Government Expenditures and Related Policies - - - Infrastructures
    • K23 - Law and Economics - - Regulation and Business Law - - - Regulated Industries and Administrative Law
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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