China’s fight against Mesut Özil wasn’t the only political issue that the country has faced in the last week. With domestic conflicts and criticism abroad, football wasn’t left behind, and Europe had to chose between its ideology or Chinese money.
Al-Hilal Riyadh managed to hold Flamengo in the Club World Cup semifinal, only to lose in the end. Yet, the performance has gained Asian and Middle Eastern football some important points on the world stage.
VAR is one of the most controversial topics in football today. You can love it or hate it, but it’s impossible to remain indifferent. Idan Segev reviews VAR’s performance and it’s impact over the players, referees and most importantly - the fans.
The 24th Gulf Cup will be played in Qatar, as Saudi Arabia and the UAE will leave the political crisis in the region aside. Can they manage that?
Abu Dhabi will act as host for an intriguing friendly between Brazil and South Korea. We gathered our two specialists, one for each team, to answer five questions about the match.
