A Hitchcock-style AFCON final in Rabat saw chaos, controversy and brilliance as Senegal stunned Morocco to claim their second African title.
Morocco, Football Everywhere as AFCON Final Nears
From libraries to stadiums, Morocco lives football. As AFCON 2025 nears its climax, passion, politics, and ambition collide nationwide.
BabaGol 2025 football review
From Trump’s World Cup to wars, revolutions and fairy tales – the football stories that shaped 2025 in the Middle East and beyond.
Villa Beat Maccabi 2–0 Amid Fan Ban and Political Protests
Aston Villa overcame Maccabi Tel Aviv 2–0 in a Europa League night marked by police protests, fan bans, and off-field political tension.
Politics cloud Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Villa clash
Maccabi Tel Aviv arrive in Birmingham under political tension, facing Aston Villa without fans in a key Europa League test.





