Court rules ‘lack of jurisdiction’ in designating Hamas and Ultras ‘terrorists’
Lawsuits argued groups “attacked” state institutions
AFC official ‘happy’ to bar women spectators from stadia
By James M. Dorsey The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has dropped any…
PepsiCo considers developing Pepsi league for students in Egypt: Ahmed El-Sheikh
Partnership between PepsiCo and Ministry of Education renewed for 5 years in…
Turkish football: Illiberal President Erdogan’s latest victim
By James M. Dorsey Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s illiberal policies have targeted the…
Africa Cup of Nations: A remarkable history
In its 30th edition, the championship is attracting the interest of many…
GCC abandonment of unified labour contract puts onus on Qatar
By James M. Dorsey A decision by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
A vote for Prince Ali is a likely vote for change – and for challenge
By James M. Dorsey FIFA vice president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein’s announcement…
4 Ultras jailed charged with assaulting Al-Zamalek president
Short sentences given for alleged ‘acid’ attack on club chairman
Setting benchmark in battle for statehood: Palestine in Asian Cup
By James M. Dorsey Palestine has set a new benchmark for nations…
Gulf-Iranian proxy war spills onto football pitch
By James M. Dorsey A Saudi-led proxy war against Iran playing out…