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Asian Cup and Afcon roundup: Palestine lose to Iran and Egypt draw as tournaments get underway

Asian Cup and Afcon roundup: Palestine lose to Iran and Egypt draw as tournaments get underway

Palestine arrived in the Asian Cup with hopes, but Iran handed them a reality check. In the Ivory Coast, African giants realize AFCON 2023 will not be a walk in the park.

Al Ittihad call off Iran Champions League game over Soleimani statue - Middle East Round-up

Al Ittihad call off Iran Champions League game over Soleimani statue - Middle East Round-up

The tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran got a presence on the last matchday of the AFC Champions League, as the match between Sepahan and Al-Ittihad was canceled. Uri Levy recaps the issues behind this match.

Ronaldo in Iran, and bin Salman on sportswashing - Middle East Round-up

Ronaldo in Iran, and bin Salman on sportswashing - Middle East Round-up

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr made their first away match in the AFC Champions League, playing against Iranian Persepolis. Uri Levy’s weekly Middle Eastern round-up with Asian action and more from Saudi Arabia.