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Israel winger Abada leaves Celtic for MLS side Charlotte

AFP · 2 months ago

Israel winger Liel Abada has moved from Celtic to Major League Soccer club Charlotte after coming under pressure from compatriots to quit the Scottish Premiership following displays of support for the Palestinian people among some fans.

France court rejects Benzema slander case against minister

AFP · 3 months ago

A French court on Thursday threw out a defamation case brought by professional football player Karim Benzema against Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Brave faces in Lagos after Nigeria lose Africa Cup of Nations final

AFP · 3 months ago

With the game beamed onto a huge screen in a Lagos stadium, Nigerian football fans put on brave faces as they watched their side lose to Ivory Coast in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final.

Turkish club send Israeli player to Maccabi after Gaza controversy

AFP · 3 months ago

Turkish first division club Basaksekir on Thursday sent Israeli midfielder Eden Karzev on loan to Maccabi Tel Aviv following a probe into his repost of a social media message calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas militants.

Turkey releases Israeli footballer accused of incitement to hate over Gaza

AFP · 4 months ago

A Turkish court on Monday released pending trial an Israeli footballer who was detained after displaying a message referring to the Israel-Hamas war during a first division match.

Palestine score but well beaten by Iran at Asian Cup

AFP · 4 months ago

Palestine conceded a goal after just 64 seconds in their opening match at the Asian Cup as Iran launched their title bid with a clinical 4-1 win on Sunday.

Asian Cup opens with nod to war in Gaza

AFP · 4 months ago

Friday's opening ceremony of the Asian Cup drew attention to the war in Gaza, with Palestine's captain taking the stage for the players'

Algerian football international Atal convicted over Gaza post

AFP · 4 months ago

Algerian international footballer Youcef Atal was handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court Wednesday for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Gaza.

Palestinians fly flag in emotional World Cup qualifier

AFP · 5 months ago

Palestinian flags and the black-and-white keffiyeh scarf flew high in Kuwait's Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium as football fans vented their emotions in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.

Security increased in Kosovo before football game with Israel

AFP · 6 months ago

As Israel's footballers prepare to play Kosovo in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday -- their first international fixture since the war broke out in the country in October -- Pristina police are on alert after a series of social media posts calling for the game to be cancelled.