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Djamel Menad has passed away at 64 following a short illness [X]

Algeria

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Former Algerian football legend Djamel Menad dies aged 64

Former forward Djamel Menad helped Algeria reach the 1986 World Cup and was the top scorer in their 1990 AFCON triumph.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 March, 2025

The shirt of RS Berkane is ruled to breach political messaging rules

Morocco

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Morocco soccer shirt depicting map of W. Sahara breaches rules

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 February, 2025

A view of the FIFA World Cup Winner's Trophy with the flags of the FIFA World Cup 2030 hosts Morocco,

Morocco

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Morocco pours $2.9 billions on rail expansion for 2030 World Cup

Basma El Atti

27 February, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap

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MENA Sports Wrap: Lebanon U17 women's team wins West Asia title

The New Arab Staff

21 February, 2025

Burnley's Hannibal Mejbri has words with Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic during the Sky Bet Championship match between Preston North End FC and Burnley FC at Deepdale

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Tunisian footballer Mejbri alleges Osmajic made racist comment

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

16 February, 2025

Celtic supporters call for Israel football boycott during Champions League tie with Bayern Munch on 12 February 2025

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Celtic fans stage pro-Gaza protest at Champions League game

The New Arab Staff

13 February, 2025

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MENA Sports Wrap

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MENA Sports Wrap: Steven Gerrard's Saudi spell comes to an end

The New Arab Staff

07 February, 2025

Hakim Ziyech could be planning to join the Moroccan Football League [Getty]

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Hakim Ziyech eyes Morocco's Raja after leaving Everton for Qatar

Salma Ouaguira

31 January, 2025

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AFCON

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Your guide to attend and who to cheer for Morocco's Afcon 2025

Basma El Atti

29 January, 2025

Al-Hilal v Esteghlal - Neymar

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After 42 minutes this season Al-Hilal terminates Neymar contract

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 January, 2025

Iraq-Saudi match Gulf Cup 26

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Iraq probes Gulf Cup 26 exit over mismanagement allegations

Dana Taib Menmy

29 December, 2024

Morocco to host FIFA’s first African headquarters

Morocco

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Morocco's Rabat to host FIFA's first Africa headquarters

The New Arab Staff

17 December, 2024

Football fans Saudi Arabia [Getty/file photo]

Saudi World Cup 2034

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Alcohol to be banned at Saudi Arabia World Cup in 2034: report

The New Arab Staff

17 December, 2024

Saudi football fans celebrate the country being chosen to host the 2034 World Cup

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Why has Saudi Arabia been awarded the 2034 World Cup?

The New Arab Staff

13 December, 2024

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Saudi Arabia's rights record under fire after World Cup bid win

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 December, 2024

Ittihad's French forward #09 Karim Benzema enters the field ahead of the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on December 6 (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

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'Humanising Saudi football': Netflix show paves way for World Cup

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 December, 2024

Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ittihad v Al-Nassr at King Abdullah Sports City on December 6, 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Al-Ittihad extends winning streak after beating Al-Nassr

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

07 December, 2024