Football
- World
Algerian footballer gets 8-month suspended jail term over Gaza post
The French judiciary has given Algerian football player Youcef Atal an eight-month suspended prison sentence over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in the…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia offers e-visa feature for FIFA Club World Cup 2023 ticket holders
In a step to streamline the travel procedures for football fans, Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced the launch of the electronic visa issuance feature for ticket holders for the…
- Middle East
Watch: Spanish footballer Iniesta dons Emirati kandura
Abu Dhabi: Spanish football legend Andres Iniesta celebrated the UAE’s 52nd National Day by donning the kandura, the country’s traditional men’s attire. Taking to social media, Emirates Football Club has shared pictures…
- Middle East
Watch: Ronaldo opens his own museum in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr player Cristiano Ronaldo has inaugurated his own “CR7 Signature Museum” at Boulevard City in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The museum has been set up to show appreciation for…
- Middle East
French police arrest Nice footballer Youcef Atal over anti-Israel post
The French police have arrested Nice footballer Youcef Atal over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in the ongoing war. 27-year-old Algerian defender on…
- Middle East
Qatar to donate Asian Cup ticket revenue to support Palestinians
Doha: The organising committee of the Asian Cup Qatar 2023, a continental football tournament, has decided to donate its revenue from ticket sales of the tournament to support relief campaigns for the…
- Middle East
The Last Dance: Ronaldo, Messi face off in Riyadh Season Cup 2024
Riyadh: The world’s most prominent football stars, Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr and Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami are set to face in the Riyadh Season Cup friendly tournament in February 2024. Turki Al-Sheikh,…
- Bollywood
Shah Rukh Khan hosts private party for David Beckham at Mannat
Mumbai: Superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Thursday night hosted a private party at his residence for legendary footballer David Beckham. A video doing the rounds online, sees a car arriving quietly at…
- Middle East
Dubai announces name of world’s first ever football theme park
Dubai Parks and Resorts and Real Madrid have announced the name of the world’s first football theme park – Real Madrid World. Real Madrid World, set to open in Dubai, will offer…
- News
How I-League reignites football fever in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Football has always been popular among youth in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in Kashmir region. The youth’s interest in the game piqued after FC Real Kashmir, the first team from the…
- Middle East
Saudi Pro League: Al-Ittihad sacks coach Nuno Santo after poor run
Riyadh: Al-Ittihad parted ways with Nuno Espirito Santo, the Saudi Pro League champions said, following a poor run of results under the Portuguese coach. Nuno was under pressure because of their struggles…
- Middle East
Germany terminates footballer Anwar El Ghazi over posts on Palestine
The German football club Mainz 05 has terminated the contract of Dutch forward Anwar El Ghazi over his social media posts, in which he declared his support for Palestine against Israel in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host World Cup 2034, FIFA President confirms
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) will host the FIFA World Cup in 2034, the president of the International Football Federation (FIFA), Gianni Infantino announced. Taking to Instagram, late on Tuesday, October…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host Spanish Super Cup 2024; check dates
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is all set to host the Spanish Super Cup 2024 at the Al Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh. The Spanish football tournament will feature four…
- Middle East
Al-Nassr’s U13 Team signs Cristiano Ronaldo’s son, Cristiano Jr
In a surprising turn of events, 13-year-old Cristiano Jr, son of Cristiano Ronaldo, has recently signed a contract with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr’s U13 team. Taking to X, on Friday, October 20, Italian…
