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As war rages in Gaza, Palestine resumes its football protest
The Palestinian Football Association submitted a "protest note" to UEFA, lobbying against illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, as well as…
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Karim Zidan
More than 715 athletes have been killed in Gaza by Israel
A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hamas, as Palestinian officials report that more than 700 athletes have perished during 15 months…
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Karim Zidan
Lebanese football star wakes from coma caused by Israeli airstrike
Lebanese football talent Celine Haidar has awakened from a coma nearly two months after suffering a head injury during an Israeli airstrike.
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Karim Zidan
A day in the life of a footballer in Gaza
Mohammed Al-Sharif was once another teenager in Gaza aspiring to become a pro footballer. In an exclusive interview with Sports Politika, he reveals how…
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Kanzah Maktoum
Defying war, Gaza’s footballers play on
Despite the looming threats of death and destruction, Gaza’s footballers came together for the tournament, determined to reclaim a fleeting sense of…
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Karim Zidan
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Don’t trust Neymar
Much like Messi, Neymar’s contract with Saudi Arabia likely includes a non-disparagement clause, limiting his ability to speak openly about his…
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Karim Zidan
Sudan’s football success casts light on an overlooked war
Sudan’s recent football success offers us an opportunity to pay attention to a civil war that has largely been overlooked amid other global conflicts.
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Karim Zidan
These dictators are bonding over fight sports
Ramzan Kadyrov’s presence at a boxing event in Saudi Arabia underscores the growing alliance among dictators with a penchant for combat sports.
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Karim Zidan
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Through sports, a lens on the Gaza war
One year after the October 7 attacks that killed over 1,300 in Israel, we've seen the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians in Gaza and a growing war in the…
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Karim Zidan
FIFA stalls on Israel sanctions...again
Football’s governing body keeps postponing the decision to ban Israel, even as the ethnic cleansing of Palestinians escalates and conflict intensifies…
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Karim Zidan
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Abu Dhabi is betting big on surfing
The creation of the world’s largest artificial wave marks Abu Dhabi’s latest attempt to present itself at the nexus of sports, entertainment, and luxury…
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Karim Zidan
What it costs to bow to Saudi Arabia
The choice to feature the Saudi national anthem at a UK boxing event while banning a journalist shows that the kingdom isn’t just joining the global…
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Karim Zidan
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