The global sporting calendar is in disarray amid virus fears, with dozens of events cancelled, writes by Saba Aziz. Dozens of international sport events have been cancelled or postponed around the world amid an outbreak…
Egypt’s Olympic coach Shawky Gharib says they cannot force Liverpool striker to take part in the summer tournament, reports Al Jazeera and News Agencies Mohamed Salah’s potential involvement for his country in the Tokyo Olympic…
By Rebecca Smith and David Hellier A Saudi Arabia-led investor group is in talks to buy Newcastle United, the Premier League soccer team owned by British billionaire Mike Ashley, for about $445 million, a person…
The Iranian Football Federation (IFF) has said it would stand up to the “illegal” decision by the Asian Football Confederation to ban the country from hosting any international matches on Iranian soil. The AFC ban…
The FIFA Club World Cup is kicked off in Qatar on Wednesday with hosts facing a major test run of the country’s ability to deal with an influx of foreign fans. Meanwhile, European champions Liverpool…
Does this move signal a thaw in relations between Saudi Arabia, the United Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain which broke ties with Qatar after the three neighbouring countries accused Qatar of “supporting terrorism”, asks Al Jazeera.…
By Saba Aziz A highly anticipated Davis Cup tennis fixture between India and Pakistan this month has been moved from Islamabad to a neutral venue due to security concerns amid heightened political tensions over the disputed Kashmir…
Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Bahrain will boycott regional football tournament in Doha amid an ongoing diplomatic dispute writes Saba Aziz. Qatar is gearing up to host the 24th edition of the football Gulf Cup…
Palestinian Football Association hails this month’s game as ‘historic step’ after Riyadh’s refusal to play in Ramallah in 2015, writes Middle East Eye. Saudi Arabia’s national football team takes part in a training session during…
“Sorry, Conor McGregor … there’s a “0.00% chance” you’ll get your rematch with Khabib Nurmagomedov — so says Khabib’s manager. We spoke with Ali Abdelaziz after Khabib’s big victory over Dustin Poirier in Abu Dhabi…