From hosting international competitions to the derby of Riyadh. Saudi Arabia made this week a few important steps as they are aiming to deep their position in football.
Saudi Arabia deepens its control over football
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.
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.
Record Saudi transfers, and Ronaldo reaches AFC Champions League - Middle East Round-Up
Saudi Arabia transfer fees are breaking records every week, not only with the famous European superstars. Meanwhile, Cristiano Ronaldo made his AFC Champions League debut. These are the best stories of the week from the Middle East.
CAF Champions League tension, and Al Hilal slip up in final - Middle East Round-Up
The Champions League is getting to its last stage in both Asia and Africa, teams are closer to their final moments of the season and the Middle East is always full of drama. Uri Levy with the best moments of this week.