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Israel is committing genocide. Why is it still welcome in global sports?
The sports world claims to stand for peace and unity yet turns a blind eye as Israel kills athletes, journalists and civilians in Gaza.
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Karim Zidan
The Erasure of a Generation
More than 615 Palestinian athletes have been killed by Israeli strikes since Oct. 7 — 13 in June alone.
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Karim Zidan
"Free Palestine": Irish MMA fighter defeats IDF soldier linked to Gaza atrocities
Irish MMA fighter Paddy McCorry was captured on camera shouting "Free Palestine" as he dismantled IDF soldier Shuki Farage at Cage Warriors 189.
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Karim Zidan
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Meditations from Marseille: FIFA's silence, Gaza's suffering
My time in Marseille made me reflect on the role sports continue to play in the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, whether through silence, inaction, or a sheer…
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Karim Zidan
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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