Three Zamalek players arrested
Shikabala taken into custody after altercation with fan became physical
Football militants put their mark on Egyptian protests
In a perverse way, the ultras’ dilemma is not dissimilar from that…
UAE exploits football to counter charges of human rights abuse
The UAE's acquisition of football franchises is attracting attention away from its…
Turkish government bans political slogans during football matches
A ban on political slogans at football matches in Turkey reflects Erdogan's…
Football: Al-Ahly seek new date, to accommodate Ramadan
The Cairo club must also find a new venue for the Group…
Lebanese sports scandals fuel tensions
By James M Dorsey As Lebanon, a country in which almost every…
Gulf rivalries spill onto the football pitch
By James M Dorsey The battle between Iran and various Gulf states…
FIFA reaffirms its role as a pillar of established order
By James M Dorsey A recent visit by world football body FIFA…