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The 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar round 16 is a wrap. Along with some surprises, the quarterfinals are set and ready.
Cristiano Ronaldo signed for Al Nassr in the biggest-ever transfer deal. All you need to know about Al Nassr, Saudi Arabia and the future of Cristiano Ronaldo.
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.
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 Middle East and North Africa are ready to send a record number of teams to the World Cup in Qatar.
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.
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.
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 United Arab Emirates youth national team is ready to make history and become the first Arab representative to play in Israel.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Rami Hamadeh makes history and becomes the first active Israeli Premier League player to play for Palestine. Uri Levy with the details.
Another matchday, another step by Shabab Al-Khaleel towards their first title since 2016.
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.
Week 17 of the Palestinian West Bank Premier League is here. Uri previews the different matches.
Palestine national team held a training camp in a pause for Shabab Al-Khaleel’s merciless run for the title.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Mousa Al Taamari and Akram Afif are the best players in AFC Asian Cup 2023. The final on Saturday is also a dual between them two.