Mehdi Taremi grounded in Iran, Ali Karimi slams regime, and regional sports grind to a halt as Israel-Iran war disrupts the Middle East.
Football Returns to Lebanon: Hope After War and Hiatus
Lebanese football returns after months of war and hiatus, reigniting hope and passion as fans celebrate the sport's long-awaited comeback.
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?
Rukh Lviv face tricky AC Milan task in UEFA Youth League
Rukh Lviv is making a sensational campaign in the UEFA Youth League. A group of teenagers overcame the struggles, and now they are part of the best 16 youth teams in Europe.
Zenit play in Iran as Russia eyes AFC move after Ukraine war isolation
Russia had a long year of isolation after local football was banned due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Now Russia is looking for new partnerships in Asia, as Zenit played a friendly match in Iran.