The 2022 World Cup in Qatar was an event that made changes within Qatar and the Middle East. Uri Levy explores what happened in the region a year later.
Qatar 2022: One year on
The Israel-Gaza war’s impact on football
With another war in the Middle East, the national teams of Israel and Palestine need to overcome new struggles before the next international break. What has happened on both sides since October 7, and what will they face in the next week?
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.
Amrabat’s Manchester United debut and Morocco to host AFCON - Middle East Round-up
It was a week for Morocco with Sofyan Amrabat’s debut for Manchester United and the nation’s winning bid for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Uri Levy recaps the last week in Middle Eastern football.
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.