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The (Un)Surprising Renaissance of Syrian ...

Natan Odenheimer sheds light on recent Syrian success in football and checks on Bashar Al-Assad’s 4-3-3 formation, while his national team writes a (un)surprising renaissance.

Munas Dabbur

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Jordan’s Al-Wehdat Fans Protest Israeli Player in AFC Champions League 2 Match

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Jordan’s Al-Wehdat Fans Protest Israeli Player in AFC Champions League 2 Match

Jordanian Al-Wehdat fans protested against participation by Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai’s Israeli player, Munas Dabbur, highlighting deep political and social tensions.

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Hungover and Lackluster: Israel Lose to Poland

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Hungover and Lackluster: Israel Lose to Poland

Israel and Poland met in Jerusalem for a dead rubber Euro qualifier. The Poles won easily, and the Israelis played so poorly that one might wonder if it’s due to celebrations of qualifying to the play-off stage.