News, stories, interviews and more from across the Middle East.
Iranian star Mehdi Taremi criticizes regime after World Cup qualifier win, marking a rare public rebuke from a national team player.
Avram Grant faces mounting pressure as Zambia's coach amid fan outrage over player selection and a string of losses. Critical matches loom ahead.
Saudi Pro League closes summer window with strategic focus on young talent and domestic transfers, signaling a shift in long-term vision.
Tensions erupt at Israeli Premier League match amid war backdrop. Hapoel Be'er Sheva vs Bnei Sakhnin game canceled after pitch invasion.
Manor Solomon made a strong debut for Leeds United, showcasing his attacking flair in a 1-1 draw against Hull City, hinting at a promising season.
FIFA received a complaint from Palestine FA against Israel. Despite rumors, FIFA unlikely to suspend Israel in October due to complex geopolitical issues.
Saudi defender Saud Abdulhamid joins AS Roma, becoming the first Saudi in a top European league. A milestone for Saudi football.
Saudi Arabia has submitted its proposal to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, a move with significant implications for the Middle East.
The Persian Gulf Pro League is experiencing a rare summer of big names' signing. Interestingly enough, it takes place while Iran is involved in recent escalations in the region. How is that even possible?
Morocco and Egypt are about to play in the Olympic football tournament semifinals, with at least one of them will clinch a medal. The reasons behind the Arab success in the football tournament in Paris 2024.
Türkiye and Merih Demiral have set Euro 2024 on fire, with a political gesture that opened a pandora box of the relations between the Turks and Europe.
Türkiye's Euro 2024 adventure kick-started in style. Uri Levy with the sounds, views and voices from Dortmund, that for one night have turned into Istanbul.
Maccabi Petah Tikva has won the Israeli Cup in an emotional evening at Bloomfield Stadium. Eden Roitfarb with the report.
Despite playing almost an entire season miles away from home due to Hezbollah bombardments, Ironi Kiryat Shmona won promotion back to the Israeli Premier League.
Maccabi Petach Tikva secures Israel State Cup final spot with an easy win over Hapoel Nof HaGalil. Yossi Medina with all the action from Netanya.
Deinner Quiñones shines with a stunning late winner, sending Hapoel Be'er Sheva to the State Cup final. A dream come true for the Colombian winger.
Hapoel Be'er Sheva triumphs with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Maccabi Netanya, securing a spot in the Israeli Cup final. Deinner Quiñones' late winner sends fans into euphoria.
During Iran's recent attack on Israel, a few football incidents in the Islamic Republic curated a rare view of Iranian female fans' discrimination and the complex relationship between Iranians and their regime.
Israeli Premier League’s match of the season produced an exciting draw between Robbie Keane’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Maccabi Haifa.
Maccabi Bnei Reineh trains is the most refreshing club in Israel, defying the odds. From a small village to Premier League playoffs, they rewrite Israeli football's rules.
Brahim Diaz ditched Spain for Morocco, while Mahmoud Dahoud joined his birthplace, Syria. Nationality switching is not new in international football, but it is the hottest trend currently.
BUDAPEST: Israel missed out on an opportunity to make football history during the war. As history will tell, it’s nothing new. Yossi Medina’s report from Hungary.
Budapest: The Israeli national team prepares for a crucial “home game” away from home in the Euro 2024 playoffs against Iceland while war rages back home.
What PSG President Nasser Al-Khalaifi did in the talks about the Gaza hostage deal in Paris? An in-depth look at his powerful influence in the corridors of the Elysee Palace and at the top of the Qatari government.
Omer Atzili, two-time in a row Israeli Premier League top scorer and MVP, can’t find his regular form in Al Ain—a snick-pic to the life of the first Jewish Israeli in an Arab league.
Al Hilal is about to break the Guinness World Record for consecutive wins in all competitions. What teams have the longest runs without dropping points? Uri Levy has the details.
AFC Asian Cup 2023: After a thrilling month of Asian football, Qatar’s triumph produced an ambivalent final and proof of the host’s growing impact as a regional power in the Middle East.
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.
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup in Qatar round 16 is a wrap. Along with some surprises, the quarterfinals are set and ready.
Israel hosts Italy in UEFA Nations League in Budapest due to Middle East conflict. Both teams seek redemption after recent struggles.