Sports

MENA Sports Wrap 24/2
Al-Ahli go top of the Saudi Pro League as Ronaldo reaffirms his Saudi future, while Oman and the UAE exit the T20 World Cup early.
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The ICO hailed the success of the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, which draw to a close on Sunday, despite the obstacles in the run-up to the Games.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino and U.S. President Donald Trump on the red carpet prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC.
The IOC ruled that FIFA’s involvement in a Trump-backed Gaza initiative does not breach Olympic political neutrality rules.
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Ukraine's sports minister called the IPC's decision to allow Russian and Belorussian athletes to compete under their flags at the Paralympics 'outrageous'.
Iran holds memorial for thousands killed in recent protests
Swiss broadcaster RTS removes Olympic bobsleigh commentary questioning Israeli athlete Adam Edelman’s presence over war crimes remarks over the Gaza war.
MENA sports wrap 17/02
Ronaldo scores on his return to Al-Nassr after a two-match boycott, while several teams were involved in African and Asian Champions League games.
 Darwin Nunez of Al Hilal celebrates after scoring the his team's fifth goal during the Saudi Pro League match between Al Ettifaq and Al Hilal at Ego Stadium on October 18, 2025 in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Darwin Núñez nets a 77th-minute winner for Al-Hilal as Shabab Al-Ahli progress despite defeat and Nasaf earn first win.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is seen during the award ceremony following Karolina Muchova's victory over Victoria Mboko of Canada in the singles final on Day Seven of the Qatar TotalEnergies Open, part of the Hologic WTA Tour, at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex on February 14, 2026 in Doha, Qatar.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino finalises Lebanese citizenship paperwork at Beirut’s Interior Ministry after receiving nationality by decree.
Memphis Grizzlies' US small forward #00 Jaylen Wells (C) fights with Orlando Magic's German small forward #22 Franz Wagner (L) and Orlando Magic's US center #34 Wendell Carter Jr. (2R) during the 2025/2026 NBA season basketball match between the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic at the O2 Arena in London on January 18, 2026.
The NBA All-Star game was overshadowed by political events, with attendees showing their support for Palestine or Israel.
 Al Ahly player Taher Mohamed Taher challenges player Carneiro Two during the CAF
FAR Rabat drew 0-0 vs. Al Ahly to snag final CAF Champions League quarterfinal spot over Young Africans