Al-Ahly and the secret of number 434
StrikerHossam Hassan took his turn and was recorded in the honorary records…
Angry Saudi football clubs pinpoint Gulf labour market contradictions
By James M. Dorsey Mounting anger among Saudi football clubs at their…
This week: Four major European Leagues
Chelsea and Real Madrid continue on while Bayern Munich and Juventus had…
Pele: A jewel that dazzled the world, dims with disease
Many consider Pele to be the best player in football history, while…
Gulf football diplomacy highlights regional divisions
By James M. Dorsey Wealthy Gulf states have invited Jordan and Morocco…
Egyptian qualification for the 2015 Nations Cup: a dream that will not be realised
The situation does not stop only at achieving victory—almost impossible—against Tunisia, but…
In numbers: One decisive kick – a humiliating defeat!
The loss to Senegal for the second time in qualifiers was not…
Moroccan refusal to host African Cup rooted in fear and prejudice
By James M. Dorsey Morocco’s refusal to host next month’s 2014 African…