After Ronaldo, Neymar scores $54 million penthouse in Dubai The Brazilian soccer player is the latest athlete to acquire property in the UAE’s largest city. United Arab Emirates
Dutch, French leaders denounce attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Hundreds of rioters chased and attacked Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam for the Maccabi Tel Aviv-Ajax match. Israel
What’s behind firing of Robert Saleh, NFL’s first Muslim, Lebanese head coach? The New York Jets were performing poorly under the Lebanese American Saleh amid rumors of tensions with outspoken quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Lebanon
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur drops out of 2024 tennis circuit Tunisia's Ons Jabeur, currently ranked 22nd in the Women's Tennis Association, will step away from tennis until 2025 as she recovers from a shoulder injury. Tunisia
Analysis Race for historic Middle East Olympics is on post-Paris By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Analysis Is NFL inching closer to welcoming Gulf investors? By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
From Egypt to Saudi: Meet Middle East's athletes at Paris Olympics Burgeoning Iraqi soccer star Ali Jasim and 2020 Israeli gold medal–winning gymnast Artem Dolgopyat are among the most-known competitors from the region. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Turkey's Erdogan joins fans in panning EURO 2024 referee The Turkish president’s remarks criticizing the referee of the Euro 24 quarterfinal between Turkey and the Netherlands came amid lingering anger at UEFA. Turkey
Analysis Saudi Arabia's soccer dreams tested as Vision 2030 goal posts move 2023 saw Saudi Arabia take the world of soccer by storm with record-breaking spending on new stars, but those hoping for a repeat performance in 2024 have so far been left disappointed. By Samuel Wendel In Washington, DC, reporting on regional business and tech
Erdogan heads to Germany amid row over Turkish soccer player’s 'racist' salute A hand gesture by a Turkish soccer player has strained Turkish-German relations. Turkey
What’s behind ISIS threat to Champions League soccer matches? The threats follow an ISIS-linked shooting in Belgium in October. The group remains particularly active in Iraq and Syria, though it no longer holds territory there. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Why did Saudi soccer league suspend Cristiano Ronaldo? Ronaldo’s time in Riyadh has been successful, but the Saudi Pro League is facing some challenges after luring many star players to the kingdom in 2023. Gulf
Qatari emir in France to discuss Gaza war, economic deals — and talk Mbappe Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has a wide-ranging agenda on his first state visit to Paris. Qatar
Egyptians lash out at Mohamed Salah for leaving Africa Cup mid-tournament Soccer is a national obsession for Egyptians, and star Mohamed Salah leaving the Africa Cup of Nations for treatment of an injury in England has drawn a wave of controversy. Egypt
Second Israeli soccer player in Turkey dropped over Gaza hostages post Karzev’s departure comes amid rising Turkish-Israeli tensions against the backdrop of the war in Gaza. Turkey
Saudi Arabia nabs Rafa Nadal as its star tennis ambassador amid criticism Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation, leading to criticism from some fans and furthering the kingdom’s tennis ambitions. Gulf
Key players want out of Saudi soccer league: reports The Saudi Pro League landed several top stars last year with lucrative deals, but now some players may be looking to leave the kingdom. Gulf
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur reps Saudi fitness brand Kayanee at Australian Open Jabeur has expressed support for Saudi investment in tennis in the past as the kingdom seeks to boost its sports holdings. Tunisia
