Iran and USA’s recent political feud has spilled over to the football field - the USMNT has canceled it’s planned training camp in Qatar due to security fears, and Sergino Dest from Ajax decided on a similar action. As we already know, it’s impossible to disconnect politics and sports.
Maor Melikson, one of the best Israeli footballers in the modern era, has retired at the age of 35 after a glorious career. Twelve years ago, his career was on the verge of an early end, but one decision has changed his entire path.
2019 was a year of the unpredictable, of new perceptions, of challenges, of ‘no rules’.
The traditional yearly summary of BabaGol is here. Keep it real.
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.
Daniel Tenenbaum was signed by Maccabi Tel Aviv three years ago but has barely played since. An unfortunate injury to the first goalkeeper propelled him from the bench into becoming a record breaker.
