FIFA World Cup: Football unites despite controversy
BY ABDENNOUR TOUMI NOV 24, 2022 – DAILY SABAH A girl waves a Qatari flag at a fan zone during the opening ceremony for the World Cup, prior to the […]
Female footballers from remote Chitral bring their game to Pakistani capital
Source: Arab News Chitral Women’s Sports Club founder Karishma Ali has organized a week-long training camp for female athletes in Islamabad Club, founded two years ago with 60 girls, now […]
How a lowly German football club is inspiring a movement that counters the ugly side of the sport
There is a resistance forming by supporters who have taken influence from openly anti-fascist clubs like St. Pauli, and appropriated their message to suit the needs of the British terrace […]
‘Life ban’ call over racial abuse of Mohamed Salah
Salah was taunted during Liverpool’s 1-1 draw at West Ham. (AFP) February 08, 2019 Police given evidence after an investigation into Islamophobic abuse shouted at Egyptian ace. Football Against […]
One in 10 players at the World Cup were born outside the country they play for
WORLDLY CUP Morocco’s multinational squad. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) Youyou Zhou June 14, 2018 The players on Morocco’s World Cup team will receive instructions in three languages: English, French, and Arabic. Fully 17 of the 23-person squad were not born in Morocco: eight in France, five in the Netherlands, two in […]
Jordanian Girls set their sights on Women’s World Cup
Players embrace the opportunity to become professional footballers through a programme launched by the national football association U15 national team players celebrate winning the West Asian Football Federation Women’s Championship at Queen Alia international airport in Amman, Jordan (MEE/Sebastian Castelier) Margaux Dzuilka Sebastian Castelier Tuesday 29 May 2018 15:34 UTC Last update: […]
Napoli host 25 young migrants at a football match against Lazio
The young migrants were set to meet players including defenders Kalidou Koulibaly and Elseid Hysaj after the match, which finished 1-1. By: AP | Naples | Updated: November 6, 2016 Naples’ mayor Luigi De Magistris, center, poses for a photo with a group of refugees hosted by the city, during […]
BREAKING NEWS: Sepp Blatter resigns as FIFA president amid bribery scandal
Sepp Blatter has announced his intention to stand down as FIFA president Says ‘extraordinary congress’ will be called to elect a his successor Timetable has not been set but will likely take at least four months Blatter will continue to serve as president until elections take place Statement comes amid […]
Sport: Blatter defies calls to quit as FIFA president
SPORT Blatter defies calls to quit as FIFA president Decision to seek fifth term confirmed along with admission of “unprecedented” times for world football’s governing body. 28 May 2015 17:29 GMT | Sport, FIFA, Sepp Blatter, Football Defying calls to quit, Sepp Blatter has confirmed his decision to seek a […]
Brazil loss was a shocker of epic proportions
by John Powers If Pele’s countrymen still are smarting from that loss to Uruguay in Rio 64 years ago, how long will they mourn this one? Germany 7, Brazil 1 […]
FIFA removes ban on headscarves
As well as Muslim women, Sikh men, who are also required to cover their hair, will also benefit from the new rule change. World Bulletin / News Desk Muslim women footballers will not be able to sport the headscarf during games, after FIFA decided to lift a ban on head […]
Muslim Franck RIbéry Furious At Beer-Soaked Bayern Munich Celebrations (PICTURES)
Muslim Franck Ribéry was left “p****d off” after Bayern Munich teammates ignored pleas to soak him with beer during the Bundesliga champions’ title celebrations. Former Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng proved to be the Frenchman’s bête noire when he poured a large glass of Bavarian beer over Ribéry Ribéry said […]
Israel football fans angered by Muslim signings, say ‘not racism’
By AL ARABIYA Fans from one of Israel’s biggest football clubs have shown their anger at the signing of two Muslim players in a recent match, according to media reports […]
Israeli football fans mutiny against Muslims in squad
A group of the Jerusalem-based Beitar fans have lashed out at the club’s boss’s decision to bring two Muslims from the Russian Chechen republic into the squad. At the latest […]
FOOTBALL BRIDGES RELIGIOUS DIVIDE IN THAI SOUTH
Source: 7News PATTANI, Thailand (AFP) – A shared passion for football is uniting Buddhists and Muslims in Thailand’s restive south, where grassroots efforts to find elusive peace are gaining ground […]
Dutch headscarf design convinces FIFA
July, Muslim women will be able to wear headscarves during football matches. FIFA has decided to drop its 2007 ban on the hijab or headscarf. The ban was introduced because […]