The English Premier League is back, and Eden Roitfarb picked five stories that will make you think about this season differently.

Women’s football increased attention reached its peak last month, with continental championships on four continents. Idan Segev recapped the best moments from all over the globe.

Maccabi Netanya returned to the European competition after more than a decade. Their match against Istanbul Başakşehir ended with a defeat, but with a hope for a new tradition.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva kicked off its Europa Conference League campaign with a 2-1 win against Dinamo Minks. Will they make it through the next stage?

Nestor Lorenzo is the new manager of Colombia national team. A profile of the coach that will try to lead Colombia back to the World Cup and to the continental peaks.

The inter-confederation play-offs will decide who will be the last two teams to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. What could we expect from the decisive matches?

France concluded the U17 Euros in Israel with a 2-1 win against the Netherlands. It was the first steps for the next generation of European football.

If Maccabi Haifa’s Mahmoud Jaber will make his debut tomorrow v Iceland, a truly historical moment will occur. Two sons, same family, sporting different sides in the conflict.

Rome won the Europa Conference League with an incredible performance in Tirana. After a long season where everyone criticized the tournament, one night proved that it could be the best thing UEFA has done for years.

After a dramatic night in Jerusalem, Hapoel Be’er Sheva has won its third Israeli Cup. A match report and photos from Teddy Stadium.

UEFA takes more actions against Russia. Which teams and clubs will be benefited as a result?

Tosaint Ricketts is the new Manager of Community Impact at the Vancouver Whitecaps while still playing for the club. In an interview with BabaGol, he sheds light on his new role, his time with the Whitecaps and the current seismic change in Canadian football.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv knew that the cup is their only chance to win a title this year. In one of the greatest games this season, Hapoel Be’er Sheva ended with the ticket to the final.

Maccabi Haifa confirmed their Israeli Cup final spot, as they defeated their rivals, Hapoel Haifa. The greens are now one step closer to complete their best ever season.

Mexico booked their spot to the 2022 World Cup, but what should be their next steps? Meir Lozowick recaps the mission and challenges of El Tri to the next months.

The first World Cup in the Middle East will include at least five teams from the region. A brief look at each representative from North Africa and West Asia.

The World Cup qualifiers ended with a bang last week. A view of every continent and a summary of its qualifying campaign.

The U21 national team of Israel faced a crucial week with two important matches against Poland and Germany. Is it a beginning of a new era for Israeli football?

The Middle East and North Africa are ready to send a record number of teams to the World Cup in Qatar.

The international break is here, and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers reach their decisive moments. All action from all confederations and continents is here.

Last week, a rare derby day took place in Homs, Syria. It was the first time it had happened since 2017. Nadim Rai and Oliver Ricken with a perfectly articulated photographed moment of the event.

A rare fan brawl in the UAE, Egyptian mega clubs are struggling in CAF Champions League and a unique tournament in the West Bank. Recent exciting stories from across the Middle East.

بيتسو موسيماني, مدرب الاهلي المصري, في مقابلة حصرية عن مسيرته, الاهلي, كاس العالم للاندية وصعوبات المدرب الافريقي في عالم الكرة القدم اللى يتركز في اوروبا

Maccabi Tel Aviv hoped to extend their European journey against PSV Eindhoven, but it was a night to remember to the fans that met their idol, Eran Zahavi, once again.

Independiente del Valle is reshaping football reality in Ecuador. As the local league kick-started recently, the Negriazul are ready to expand. A profile for an exciting club.

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been one of the hot topics in the last few days. Yossi Medina recaps its impact on football since everything began in 2014.

AFCON 2021 big final is here, and we predict the clash of the titans between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané, Egypt and Senegal.

AFCON semifinal, Cameroon against Egypt. No more words are needed.

AFCON 2021 semifinals are here. At first: Burkina Faso against Senegal.

Last quarterfinal fixtures in AFCON 2021 and three of the tournament’s favourites are playing. Can Mohammed Salah and Sadio Mané guide their teams to the semifinals?

AFCON 2021 quarterfinals are underway. Team BabaGol predicts the games between The Gambia, Cameroon, Tunisia, and Burkina Faso.

Colombia is fighting for a World Cup spot. It’s not easy, but there is a way. Idan Segev analyses.

The World Cup qualifiers continue with Asia, South America and North, Central America & the Caribbean are ready for a crucial international break on the road to Qatar.

Egypt’s most significant hour against the Ivory Coast and Mali’s test against Equatorial Guinea. AFCON 2021 predictions.

Morocco v Malawi, Senegal v Cape Verde - the daily AFCON 2021 predictions are here!

AFCON 2021 knockout stage first phase continues as Guinea will face The Gambia, and the hosts Cameroon will play Comoros, which arrive in a rare goalkeeping situation.

The AFCON 2021 knockout stage kick-start with a couple of quality last-16 clashes. Nigeria, Tunisia, Burkina Faso and Gabon are all in for the tickets to the quarterfinal.

The AFCON 2021 group stage final day is here, and we are predicting the drama, the action and the results of today’s four matches.

Nigeria, Egypt, Guinea Bissau and Sudan fight for a better position in AFCON 2021 knockout stage.

Ghana, Gabon, Malawi, Senegal and Guinea, and even Comoros and Zimbabwe, all compete for a place in AFCON 2021 knockout stage, and BabaGol predicts today’s games in Cameroon.

The last group stage round is underway. BabGol predicts today’s AFCON 2021 matches between Burkina Faso to Ethiopia and Cape Verde against Cameroon.

Our daily AFCON 2021 predictions, including Tunisia, Algeria, Mali and the Ivory Coast’s games.

Nigeria wants to guarantee its spot in the last 16, Egypt is fighting for their lives. BabaGol predicts AFCON 2021 games of the day.

AFCON 2021 day 6 with Senegal, Guinea, Morocco, Ghana and others are all in for goals and victories. Our expert predictions for the day.

AFCON 2021’ second matchday is underway. Cameroon and Cape Verde eye to secure a knockout spot, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso will fight for their lives in the tournament. Our predictions.

BabaGol predictions for Day 4 of AFCON 2021: Mali, Tunisia, Ivory Coast and more.

Ahead of Day 3 of AFCON 2021, predictions and odds for Algeria, Nigeria, and Egypt kick off their campaigns, as well as Sudan and Guinea Bissau.

AFCON 2021 daily predictions and insights, the second day: Morocco v Ghana, Senegal v Zimbabwe and much more.

Endrick is the new football sensation from Brazil, and he is only 15 years old. A series of European giants are chasing him—Vitor Buratini Mendes with a short profile on the next big thing out of the Jogo Bonito land.

AFCON 2021 daily predictions and insights, starting off with the opening day: Cameroon v Burkina Faso and Ethiopia v Cape Verde.

Cameroon is getting ready to the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, but behind the scenes the team is facing recent decline. What happened to the dominant football nation of the continent?

BabaGol yearly summary is here, and after the team chose its 20 biggest, most interesting, significant football things of 2021, Uri Levy and Yossi Medina wrapped it up for you. 2021 and forever.

The 2021 FIFA Arab Cup was one of the best football tournaments in a while. After the dramatic photo-finish with Algeria winning another title, Uri summarizes the competition, on and off the field, with a view of the 2022 World Cup.

The first-ever visit of an official Arab national team to Israel. Voices and impressions from the Emiratis.

Gamid Agalarov is the new hot prospect of Russian football, as he leads the top scorers list. Who is the new young and unstoppable talent?

The 2021 Copa Libertadores final will host two Brazilian football giants, Palmeiras and Flamengo. A quick view of the teams and key players before the South American club football game of the year.

2022 World Cup November qualifiers produced action, drama and stories from Lebanon to Bolivia. A full summary of the international break.

Israel bids farewell to another big tournament dream with a narrow win over the Faroe Islands. With a report from Netanya, Uri marks the end of the Austrian era in the most Middle Eastern national team in Europe.

The Jordanian Football Association issued an official request that the AFC issue a gender verification test on one of Iran’s players - alleging the player in question is male, not female.

The last round of World Cup qualifiers for 2021 is here: a full breakdown of the most exciting storylines to look out for this month, in the road to Qatar 2022.

Julian Alvarez, River Plate’s rising star, is one of the most promising Argentineans in the world right now. This is his story.

The United Arab Emirates youth national team is ready to make history and become the first Arab representative to play in Israel.

Tai Baribo is shining for Wolfsberger in the Austrian Bundesliga. Yet, he is not the first Israeli to do so. The young southern talent continues the success of Israelis in the Austrian Bundesliga.

Volos FC is the new rising club in the Greek Super League. What is Volos all about, who’s behind the team and why we shouldn’t be surprised if they qualify for European competitions soon.

The MLS regular season is soon to be determined, and the two New York clubs are under threat of not making the playoffs. Elijah Wise examines the failures and hardships of The Big Apple’s top teams.

The October World Cup qualifiers created tremendous football moments and left the world hungry for more, looking ahead to next month’s games. Uri summarizes an eventful week in Asia, Africa, America and Europe.

Israeli national team dream about participation in the first World Cup in the Middle East is seemed to be gone in the wind after building some high hopes. Yossi Medina reports from Turner Stadium, concluding the October European World Cup qualifiers of the men in blue.

The October international break is here, and in each and every continent there’s intense football action. Uri brings you the main events.

James Rodriguez has signed for Al-Rayyan and has been given a fresh start in Qatar. What would be the future of the Colombian striker?

Yerson Mosquera made the long journey from Colombia to Wolvers. Would he be the next shining star of the Premier League?

2022 World Cup qualifiers are on fire, as matches were played all over the globe. Uri Levy recaps a week full of action and drama.

Yerson Chacón may be the next talent from Venezuela you should know. Juan Gafas is introducing the 18-year-old winger of Deportivo Táchira.

Israel and Austria provided an entertaining night of World Cup qualifiers with seven goals, but it was much more meaningful for the local national team.

The World Cup qualifiers are here for a week of pure international football. Uri reviews the key matches and main stories.

Fabricio Díaz is a promising midfielder playing for Liverpool Montevideo and won a trophy for his club on his debut. Who knows, maybe in a few years, we’ll see him winning titles in Merseyside.

Jovanny Bolívar is coming from hyper-inflated Venezuela, and he’s aiming to rock the MLS. Our shadow scout, Juan Gafas, take a look at his chances.

Oday Dabbagh has completed his move to the Portuguese league and created a historic benchmark for Palestinian football. As an East Jerusalemite and as a Palestinian, his road there was full of obstacles. Now it is his time to show Europe what he is all about.

Latvian football is in a continuous decline in the past few years. Riga FC has a chance to save its future by reaching the Europa Conference League play-offs.

Nikita Krivtsov shined in the Russian third-tier and now is set to make his first steps in the Russian Premier League with Krasnodar. Juan Gafas takes a look at this Eastern European talent.

Lionel Messi has left Barcelona after 21 years and some true footballing history. Uri analyses the story from the sporting, financial, political and emotional sides of it.

Juan Gafas continues his search for talented youngsters. This week he is reporting about a player that already caught the eye of Arsenal. So, if it might be good for the gunners, who are we to argue?

Paris Saint Germain and Lille battled each other for the Trophée des Champions, the French Super Cup. Achraf Hakimi was in the centre of things due to politics, and Lille celebrated at last.

Carlos Acevedo grew up in Santos Laguna, left, returned and paved his path, becoming the club’s new icon at 24.
His story sheds light on two wider phenomena: Mexican goalkeepers’ uncertain present and Santos Laguna’s unique approach to youngsters. An interview with him and the club’s president, Dante Elizalde.

The Copa America 2021 offered a variety of highs and lows in terms of South American football. From Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Diaz to the local referees and hosting a tournament with no crowd.

After the Euros and the Copa America, the Gold Cup 2021 is another international tournament that will make you appreciate international football.

The Israel State Cup final has been over with a final full of drama and passion. The Tel Aviv derby was ended with a 2-1 win of Maccabi against Hapoel, winning the title for the first time since 2015.

The Israeli Premier League is over with a title for Maccabi Haifa. After 10 years, the Greens finally won the championship with a bit of drama.

Colombia was supposed to host Copa America for the first time after 19 years. But then came COVID-19 and postponed it in a year, and then came a massive wave of protests, and they lost it. Our Colombian expert with a worried column

Some teams missed a chance to decide the championship, while others slipped all the way to the second division. The Israeli Premier League was all about missing chances this weekend.

The Israeli Premier League provides another week of the head-to-head race to the title. Maccabi Haifa took the lead back again, but could they keep it until the end?

Maccabi Tel Aviv won again, and the biggest question is whether Maccabi Haifa can stop them? Another Israeli Premier League weekend, as things are getting closer to the decisive matches in the top and the bottom.

After fascinating ten years in Palestinian top flight, Al-Ahli Al-Khaleel relegated to the West Bank's second division after a massive drama.

The Israeli Premier League was ready for the match of the season, but Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv presented a balanced match and a tied score. The race for the championship isn’t over yet.

The Israeli Premier League kick off the second stage, where teams play in the championship and the relegation groups. The top two teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa are changing places just before the season's most important match.

The Palestinian Football Association decided to ban Shehab Qunbor of Jabel Mukaber, and the Palestinian football street is in flames. The backlashes of the national team's recent loss are in full force, as Jibril Rajoub aims for Fatah elections.

Israel was looking for two things after the first World Cup qualifiers games - a win and proof that Willi Ruttensteiner is the best person to manage the team. They got the first, but the second is still a mystery.

Palestine World Cup qualifier in Saudi Arabia turned out to be Fidai’s worst match in recent years.
Why? Not sure it’s about football.

Israel and Scotland have faced each other for the sixth time since October 2018. With two teams that know each other well, no wonder that this match ended in a draw.

Mousa Farawi is one of the hottest names in Palestinian football. In an exclusive interview with BabaGol, Farawi speaks on life in the Jerusalem old city, representing the Palestinian black community and his football dreams.

Israel had dreams to make something different in their opening match of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers. With fans in the stadium, they couldn't handle the strong opponents from Denmark.

Israeli Premier League’s regular season ended with an exciting final day. The Tel Aviv derby brought a change on top, and Hapoel Be’er Sheva got into the championship group.

Michail Antonio, West Ham United’ striker, is one of the most well-known English scorers in recent years. After waiting for a call from the Three Lions for too long, he is now set to play for Jamaica. With him, the Reggae Boyz are eyeing a return to football’s biggest stage.

Rami Hamadeh makes history and becomes the first active Israeli Premier League player to play for Palestine. Uri Levy with the details.

Jamal Bhuyan, Bangladesh national captain, had made history earlier this year when he became the first-ever Bangladeshi to play in the Indian I-League. A few years ago, he was eyeing a European career and almost lost his life—a story about a historical player who never gives up.

Yersron Mosquera of Atletico Nacional is aiming to become the next Davinson Sanchez or Yerri Mina. Can he fulfil the promise?

The Israeli Premier League celebrated the return of the fans to the stadiums. With one match to go, things in the top and the bottom of the league is getting complicated.

Another matchday, another step by Shabab Al-Khaleel towards their first title since 2016.

Piero Hincapié is the new hope of Ecuadorian football when it comes to defence. He is an exciting young talent that can be a solid, intelligent rock for his country in the years to come.

The Israeli Premier League had a round of changes. A new team in the first place, teams trying to secure their place in the championship group, and a possible return of the fans to the stadiums next week.

Shabab Al-Kaheel is very near to secure a fourth championship title after the 18th matchday of the West Bank Premier League. Except doing their own share, they enjoyed and unpredictable help from the long-time rivals, Dhahariah.

AFCON U20 final organised a meeting between the black horse of the tournament, Uganda, and the young Ghanaians, who celebrated a title on the same day of their country’s independence.

The story behind the sudden rise of Moises Caicedo, Brighton & Hove Albion’s new South American talent.

The Israeli Premier Leauge is in its last moments before the end of the first stage, and the main question is who will join Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv to the championship group.

Week 17 of the Palestinian West Bank Premier League is here. Uri previews the different matches.

Maccabi Tel Aviv concluded their Europa League campaign after the elimination against Shakhtar Donetsk. Would it be a season that marks the change of the Yellows’ future?

At 17, Julio Enciso is the future of Libertad and Paraguayan football. Simple as that. In fact, he is one of the biggest potentials to feature here in BabaScouted. Juan Gafas introduces you to a serious South American prospect.

There was almost no challenge for the Israeli Premier League teams in their first matches at the Israeli Cup. Which teams can still dream on winning the title, while others already eliminated?

Palestine national team held a training camp in a pause for Shabab Al-Khaleel’s merciless run for the title.

Queretaro turned world-famous a few years back after signing Ronaldinho. But now, the club chose maturity over the show and made ex-Manchester United the Ecuadorian international, Antonio Valencia, their train for success.

Manor Solomon and Shakhtar Donetsk came to Tel Aviv for the last 32 in the Europa League against Maccabi. It wasn’t pretty, but they took exactly what they needed.

Matías Lacava played in Italy and Portugal, but came back home to Venezuela, hoping his talent will prosper over there. Juan Gafas examines the talented Venezuelan, who has plenty of work to do before trying again in bigger leagues.

The schedule will be crucial for the next matches, as Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa are switching position based on who is playing first. The race for the championship will be tight and closer compared to the last years.

The West Bank Premier League title race involves five teams. Shabab Al-Khaleel and Hilal Al-Quds' match could mark a focal point, as there are only eight games to go.

With fights on and off the field, teams in the Israeli Premier League are starting to pick their battle for the next rounds.

Beitar Jerusalem efforts to add an Emirati owner are off the table for the time being.

Darlin Leiton is another Ecuadorian talent that made Juan Gafas excited about this country. Don’t miss this one.

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa experienced the meaning of late goals. For each one of them, it can be decisive.

Sunday in Faisal Husseini: Young Hilal Al-Quds will play Balata in a clash of two Palestinian football generations. Shabab Al-Khalil will follow closely.

After three years without a title, Saint George of Addis Ababa, one of East Africa’s biggest clubs, is on a quest to win the Ethiopian Premier League. Kidus Yoftahe, with the story of a club, that represents a whole nation.

The FIFA Club World Cup will see champions of the different confederations battle each other in Qatar. Here’s your mini-guide for the tournament.

Fabián Ángel is an exciting Colombian talent that can become the next South American midfield in the nearest Premier League club to your house. Juan Gafas outlines.

The Israeli Premier League is looking to the top of the league, as Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv are still on the race. At the bottom, things getting more unstable.

Palestinian star, Oday Dabbagh, sets Kuwaiti League on fire. Meanwhile, in the West Bank Premier League, the relegation zone is losing the grip with the rest.

Musa Al-Taamari, Jordan’s biggest star, is on the verge of leaving Belgian side, Oud-Heverlee Leuven. Where will he be playing his football? This is what all the Jordanians ask.

The 2020 Copa Libertadores final will bring together a special Brazilian derby: Palmeiras against Santos. Clássico da Saudade. Vitor Buratini Mendes, our Brazilian correspondent, previews the exciting final.

Reebal Dahamshe, a young prospect for the future has signed with Hilal Al-Quds and scored on his debut. Will he become the second Munas Dabbur, the first Fidai in Europe, or join the long list of Palestinian stars with Israeli citizenship who got stuck in the middle of everything?

Fatkhullo Fatkhuloev is a national football icon in Tajikistan. This year he took his talents to India, where he plies his trade for Chennayin FC from the Indian Super League. Can he open the door for more Tajik footballers in the subcontinent?

David Ayala is one hot prospect from Argentina that you must get to know immediately. For your Football Manager career or your actual club. This kid will go far.

The Israeli Premier League resumed after its second lockdown break. The championship race is getting ready to the main clash between Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv, while Beitar Jerusalem and Hapoel Tel Aviv are getting in troubles.

AFC Champions League and AFC Cup will take place in centralised venues. The AFC has released a series of decisions regarding the international and club competitions in 2021, among them U16, U19 AFC Championships, and the continent’s most important club competitions.

In Beitar Jerusalem, there are no dull moments. A month and a half since the announcement of an Emirati businessman who became a shared owner of the club, now it seems is under a threat of cancellation.

An amazing story about Colombian civil war survivors and ex-Guerrilla warriors formed a football club and now try to become professionals.

Marcelo Allende is not the typical Chilean attacking midfielder, but if he’ll improve a few aspects of his game, Juan Gafas reckons we might see him on the medium, or even big, stages.

Israeli players have tried their luck in Belgium since the 80s', but most of them made short spells before returning home. Can Yonas Malede, Gent's new signing, leave a better mark than others?

Palestine won 0-1 in Kuwait after almost a year without playing. The Fida’i rises when it’s hard.

A bizarre year of football during a pandemic is coming to an end. Here are BabaGol’s 20 football events, people and phenomena that made 2020 the hectic year it was.

After an ambivalent career, Jackson Martinez has retired from football. From the top of Europe with Porto to the lows of Atletico. A player who was marked for big things, and bidding farewell to the game in silence.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva finished their Europa League campaign with a win against Nice. What could these matches change in the club's future from being on a crisis to a group stage appearance?

Maccabi Tel Aviv has qualified for a first European competition’s knockout after five years. A beautiful goal by Enri Saborit sealed their battle against stubborn but inaccurate Sivasspor.

Tomás Alarcón could be the young Gary Medel. And it is exciting. Juan Gafas wrote on him.

The Palestinian West Bank Premier League marks two months of games. First, win for Taraji Wad al-Nes, Jabel Mukaber continues to lead, while Balata loses.

It was a weekend of fantasy in Israel when unrealistic things a few years back became a reality. Also, the results in the league brought interest to those who dream.

Emirati royal family member now owns Beitar Jerusalem. Yes. It is real life, and you are reading this.

Beitar Jerusalem and the United Arab Emirates: advanced talks are being held in Dubai to be the most unexpected deal in middle Eastern football history.

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva played decisive matches for their Europa League campaigns. Both teams failed to win, but one team is getting closer to the knockout stage.

In the reality of Emirati football, it is not easy to be Al-Jazira. After a hesitating start for the season, it seems that the Pride of Abu Dhabi made the shift from a team that looks in the mid of an identity search, to a confident and promising football side.

The league is no longer in its beginning, and it’s the time for the teams to get in shape. Who won and got back to the title race and who is being left over at the bottom?

Jabel Mukaber retains its spot on top of the West Bank Premier League after a double victory in the sixth and seventh matchdays.

For Belarus, 2020 was a once-in-a-lifetime year. A season that began with worldwide suspended due to political crisis and not due to the coronavirus, and a sensational winning team at the end.

Everything you need to know before Al-Ahly against Zamalek in the CAF Champions League final and match of the century.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva arrived in Germany as an underdog and without three of their key players. After the defeat against Bayer Leverkusen, the Israeli team is getting closer to the campaign’s end.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is just a few steps away from a European knockout stage. Uri’s report from Bloomfield.

Diego Maradona died on November 25th 2020. Some words to remember one of the greatest ever to play the game.

Things keep getting unexpected in the Israeli Premier League, as the league’s favourites are struggling behind. Is it a global trend coming to Israel?

Alexis Duarte is young, but it does not interrupt him from becoming the solid rock of Cerro Porteño, one of South America’s biggest clubs. Juan Gafas focuses on the young defender.

The international break did good things to few clubs in the UAE, especially Al-Jazira Abu Dhabi, who looked fresh and powerful; Sharjah is still perfect, despite an allegedly racist incident taking place in their match against Al-Nasr.

The Israeli Premier League began a week full of action, but meanwhile, it seems that teams don’t want to be in the first place. A surprising derby in Haifa and narrow wins were part of the weekend matches.

Shabab Balata is looking to keep the Palestinian title in Nablus. The refugee-camp club was searching for experienced footballers to add them in-depth knowledge. They found exactly that, in Ashraf Nu’man and Atef Abu Bilal.

The 2020 MLS season is ready for the playoffs, and its time to choose the notable names of the regular season and set the sights for the playoffs.

Israel has completed the Nations League campaign with a home win against Scotland, but it has been finished with doubts. With a caretaker manager and players that would not be part of the squad, Israel needs to think about the future and the World Cup qualifiers.

Beram Kayal has signed in Bnei Sakhnin after 10 years abroad. If this deal would be successful, it can have a significant impact on the club’s future.

Peru is one of the most emerging talent pools in Latin America. Juan Gafas can’t get enough of these talented youngsters and as the 40th BabaScouted talent, he focuses on Jordan Guivin.

The 2020/21 Indian Super League will kick off this weekend, and it aims to be the fascinating edition ever.
With several big clubs, notable foreign investments, traditional powers, modern ventures and Indian football’s biggest game - the Kolkata Derby, it actually might be. Your mini-guide for the ISL.

While the Middle East is in an international break, in the West Bank the league continues in full force, as Jabel Mukaber dreams on a first title after a decade.

Goran Pandev will be 38 years old when he will play in his debut Euro with North Macedonia. Here are 5 players that show that you are never too old for international football.

Pyramids FC is running riot in the transfer market to threat on Al-Ahly’s dominance in Egypt.

Early in his career, Mauricio Cuevas has already left a mark on football in Los Angeles. The young Galaxy’s prodigy is eligible for the United States and Mexico, and Juan Gafas is excited to see where this kid will end up.

The Israeli Premier League is starting to get into the rhythm between the coronavirus break and the international break. Maccabi Haifa is keeping the first place, while Maccabi Tel Aviv is trying to get closer.

The Arabian Gulf League fifth matchday has emphasized the current trend in the UAE perfectly: Sharjah and Al-Nasr are playing in fourth gear, while the rest of the league are still in search to find their form.

The Jerusalem derby is always fueled with more than just a football rivalry. Palestinian West Bank Premier League played its second matchday over the weekend, and in centre of things, and not from the good reasons, was the Jerusalem Derby.

The football potential in India is endless. This is why so many foreign ventures have tried, and still are trying, to get their share out of the sleeping giant of world football—Shibajee Das with a second feature before the return of Indian Super League.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva and Maccabi Tel Aviv faced teams from the top European leagues and failed to win. Can they be at least satisfied with their performances?

CAF Champions League semifinal second leg between Zamalek and Raja Casablanca took place in Cairo and prevailed the gap levels between Moroccan and Egyptian clubs and has set the stage for a historical final for the competition.

Just before the international break, the Arabian Gulf League managed to squeeze another matchday. And yes, Sharjah won this one too.

Washington Corozo got his chance to shine in Sporting Cristal and took it with both legs. Another talented Ecuadorian in Juan Gafas’ notebook.

Maccabi Haifa and Maccabi Tel Aviv in the main event, Hapoel Tel Aviv and Beitar Jerusalem in a political clash, and Hapoel Be’er Sheva against Bnei Sakhnin after the European tour. The Israeli Premier League returned with drama and draws.

Dia Saba made history and scored the first Israeli goal in an Arab league, and did it in the famous Bur Dubai Derby against Al-Wasl. Sharjah and Bani Yas continue to roam as Al-Ain set to announce details of their agreement with Maccabi Haifa. Your Emirati football weekly.

Hilal Al-Quds has been suffering from administrative chaos. Yet, the homegrown players took charge of things, and despite not having their salaries paid for months, opened the new season of the West Bank Premier League in style.

A family that refused to support his career, sleeping in the streets, selling his cellphone to fund his way back home, and then a lucrative move to Atletico Nacional, the Colombian national team and Boca Juniors. As the new Argentinean season is kicking-off this weekend, Campuzano is one of the most exciting prospects to pay attention to.

After the perfect opening matchday, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva wanted to add another win to their record. Both teams found that playing away is not an easy task.

A new dawn in Middle Eastern football: the Arabian Gulf League and the Israeli Premier League have signed a memorandum of understandings. All details inside.

Liverpool Montevideo is one of the leading clubs in Uruguay in producing players. Juan Gafas focuses on Federico Pereira, one of the rising names in the Negriazules’ squad.

After a second coronavirus break, the Israeli Premier League resumed with a match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be’er Sheva. The goalless draw has put in doubt the team’s ability to return after the lockdown weeks.

Arabian Gulf League second matchdays have produced a hint about who is here to fight from the start and who needs some time to adjust. While the giants are sleeping Sharjah and Bani Yas are pushing it to the limit. Included: the ‘Dia Saba Weekly Watch’.

#MLS is changing. From a retirement destination for football stars to a league that acquires early, nurtures and sells to bigger leagues and clubs. Elijah Wise reviews this interesting phenomenon.

With Nagorno-Karabakh in the background, Maccabi Tel Aviv hosted Qarabağ in the Europa League first matchday. With politics surrounding the Azeri team, it was Maccabi who took things to their own control.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva suffered from three weeks under a nationwide lockdown and a coronavirus breakout in the squad. They recovered tonight with a tremendous win, 3-1 against Slavia Praha.

Slavia Praha is kicking off another Europa League group stage appearance. In their best era ever, the success is mainly thanks to their current owner, two Chinese companies, that have bigger goals than just winning the Czech title.

Liga MX loves Latin American players. After Ecuadorians, Colombians and Argentines, now the trend is Uruguayans. Meir Lozowick, on the phenomena that might benefit the Mexican national team as well.

Yeison Guzmán is one of the more enjoyable players to watch in Colombian football nowadays. Playing for the club that nurtured James Rodriguez, Giovani Moreno and Dorlan Pabon make Guzmán an attractive player for every club that looks for an attacker with excellent technical qualities, and a player that plays with the ball glued to his feet.

CAF Champions League semifinals’ first legs between Wydad Casablanca to Al-Ahly Cairo and Raja Casablanca to Zamalek, have exposed the Egyptian advantage over the Moroccans in fitness, squad-depth and the ability to accelerate in empty stadiums.

Raining goals, worrying defeats and a true Middle Eastern history. The first matchday of the Arabian Gulf League produced terrific football action. Uri Levy with his talking points from the first day of the 2020/21 season in the UAE.

Hussein Abdulghani, Al-Ahli Jeddah legend, has retired from football. He was part of a very exclusive group of footballers, who took part in 1998 France World Cup 22 years ago and were still active. After his farewell, there are only seven of them left—a truly endangered species.

Your first stop for the new season of the Arabian Gulf League. The clubs, the coaches, the interesting players and a short note on each club. Everything you need to start and discover and understand the Emirati league.

Israel was about to complete a bad week, but Eran Zahavi was once again the one to lead the national team. Would he keep his scoring record in the next matches?

Georges Mikautadze is one exciting talent that makes waves between France and Belgium. Juan Gafas is focusing on a player he discovered while following another.

Morocco: Botola Pro final day was thrilling as a title race of three teams can be. Raja Casablanca, Wydad Casablanca, RS Berkane. In the end, the green eagles have won the championship after seven years, after complete havoc and drama.

Israel tried to recover from the devastating loss on penalties to Scotland, but the Czech Republic had different plans in Haifa.

Scotland and Israel made a poor performance in the Euro 2020 playoffs match. What the teams can take from that match and what do we need to expect before the playoffs finals and the tournament?

English football changed forever when games started to take place on Sundays. The reason? The 1973 war which took place in the Middle East.

Matías Succar could have played for Lebanon or the USA, but now he became a serious prospect for the Peruvian national team number 9 shirt, after earning his first call-up to Gareca’s team.

The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh is escalating again. While Azerbaijan and Armenia are trying to fight over the region, they both using football as part of the battle.

Persepolis qualified for the AFC Champions League final and encouraged celebrations in Iran. Yet, the road there wasn’t easy, and went through the AFC Ethics Committee and included a ban of their best player.

Hapoel Be’er Sheva qualified to the Europa League group stage after defeating Viktoria Plzen, but they had another reason to win. Hapoel Be’er Sheva was looking to escape from a nationwide lockdown.

Al-Nassr and Persepolis are getting ready for the big AFC Champions League semifinal on Saturday. Who are the key figures, and what can we learn from the tournament in Qatar?

Dia Saba and Al-Nasr have made history, as the player signed for the Dubai-based club and became the first Israeli player to play in an Arab country. Who is Dia Saba and how he can change the future of Middle Eastern football?

Tottenham Hotspur will face Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League playoffs. The English side is the clear favourites, but Maccabi Haifa has the only manager that can make an upset - Barak Bakhar.

Despite kicking off a new league, the ISL, in 2014, Indian football has suffered from many problems in recent years. Now, India search to revive its football scene, and it fears no pandemic. Shibajee Das with a prelude to Indian football.

Multiple reports in the UAE and Israel discuss the move of Guangzhou R&F Israeli forward, Dia Saba, to Al-Nasr Dubai. Club sources has commented on the deal to BabaGol.

Al-Hilal, who has been severely hit with coronavirus, failed to list 13 squad players for the last game in the group stage. As a result, they were withdrawn from the competition. The full narrative of the craziest clash between coronavirus and football we’ve seen so far.

Maccabi Tel Aviv suffered from a coronavirus outbreak in the team before their first leg against Salzburg at the Champions League playoffs. Without nine players, they managed to lose only 2-1 against the Austrian champions.

Jordan Perruzza has style, flair and work-rate, now he is aiming high with San Antonio FC. Juan Gafas with another talent from Texas, who brings all the positives in the Italian-American mix to the field.

According to BabaGol sources in the United Arab Emirates, several Emirati clubs are showing interest in the Israeli national team player, Biram Kayal. After a few stories involving Israeli clubs and Emirati partners, is the first Israeli footballer is on his way to the Arabian Gulf League?

Boca Juniors will travel to Paraguay with 18 players that were tested positive for coronavirus. The clash between CONMEBOL regulations and the domestic restrictions is not unique, and will be a global challenge in the next season.

At the age of 36, Vágner Love decided to find a new European adventure. The Brazilian striker is now aiming to win another title, this time in Kazakhstan.

Edson Alvarez had an ambivalent first year in Ajax, mainly due to an unpleasant family issue. This year would be his real test. Meir with the story behind the Mexican big man of the Amsterdam club.

While the Middle East is getting ready for the up and coming agreement between the UAE and Israel, reports in the latter discuss the future involvement of Emirati investment in Israeli football. Will the normalisation between the two countries will change football in the Middle East?

James Rodriguez to Everton is a transfer that lights up the imagination and fantasies of many in Liverpool, the Premier League and the world. BabaGol’s Colombian football expert, Idan Segev, gathered three reasons for why James will be a hit in the Merseyside, and three reasons why Everton fans should worry.

Paolo Reyna is a long term investment according to Juan Gafas, but the team that will nurture this player, will receive one of the promising defenders in South America.

Israel completed the international break with a 1-1 at home against Slovakia. Without an atmosphere, and the home crowd banned as well, Israel produced an impressive match but still finished disappointed.

In a crazy final day, Mamelodi Sundowns and Pitso Mosimane have won South Africa PSL. Is the coach, who’s becoming Africa’s best, can become a worldwide name?

During the 1994 World Cup, Czechoslovakia has been dissolved. How is it possible to keep and play in a national team of a country that is no longer exist?

Israel and UAE relations are getting warmer, and there is the first sign for it in football: An Israeli team is inviting an Emirati one for a friendly match. Historical times in the Middle East.

Darlington Nagbe is one of the MLS’ most influential and intriguing players, yet he is not playing for the US national team. A view of one of the most interesting careers in America.