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…
Sponsorship of FIFA: a new front in Gulf political rivalry
By James M. Dorsey Lurking in the background of world football body…
Egypt’s banning of ultras constitutes effort to outlaw legitimate opposition
By James M. Dorsey An expected decision by Egyptian football authorities to…
Israeli investigation into Palestinian’s murder focuses on football fan group
By James M. Dorsey An Israeli investigation into the murder of 16-year…
YallaKora.com sees 135% more daily visits than market average
Around 47% of Arab online football viewers visited YallaKora.com, according to the…
World Cup sparks Islamist debate on football’s integrity
By James M. Dorsey Ultra-conservative clerics are condemning football as a Jewish…
World Cup 2014 – Goals galore in Brazil
The first week of the World Cup has produced some fantastic football;…
AFC power struggle reflects sorry state of football governance
By James M. Dorsey FIFA Vice President and Asian Football Confederation…