Eritrea’s botched kick-off – Football players defect
By Jonathan Moremi Once more it is not going well for the…
Al-Ahly SC ‘well prepared’ for fifth Club World Cup campaign
The Egyptian team defeats Maghreb Association Sportive de Fez 2-1 in a…
Premier League fixtures draw postponed indefinitely
Ministry of Interior says it is ‘studying the security situation’
Qatar launches politically sensitive survey into low football match attendance
By James M. Dorsey Qatari authorities, in a bid to counter criticism…
Update: Al-Ahly suspends ‘Rabaa sign’ player despite his apology
Egyptian FA refers the player to interrogation, Minister of Sports denies accusations…
Al-Ahly suspends ‘Rabaa sign’ player, player apologises
Egyptian FA refers the player to interrogation, Minister of Sports is "waiting…
Football and autocracy: Who do national football teams represent?
By James M. Dorsey Little better illustrates the inextricable link between sports…
Turkish football’s financial crisis potentially sharpens political divide
By James M. Dorsey Financially stressed Turkish football clubs are becoming pawns…