Sports

Regragui [Getty]
In a television appearance, Regragui said he carried out his post 'with loyalty, gratitude, and the certainty' that he has served his country.
	A large crowd of Iraqi supporters waves national flags inside Basra International Stadium in Basra, Iraq, on November 18, 2025. (Photo by TIBA SADEG/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
Iraq's participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico that will decide two berths at this year's World Cup is in doubt due to conflict
Iran’s World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes as FIFA weighs rules on potential team withdrawal.
Iran’s World Cup participation in doubt after US-Israeli strikes as FIFA weighs rules on potential team withdrawal.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates victory after winning the Saudi Pro League match between Al Najmah and Al Nassr at King Abdullah Sport City Stadium
Brunswick Group said in a statement that Ronaldo bought a 25 percent share of the club that has a Saudi Arabian owner
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.
Milan Cortina games [Getty]
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.
Russia flag [Getty]
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.