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Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters 'cancelled' leaving players furious

Saudi Arabia has cancelled its major snooker tournament amid a push to restrict spending on big-money sports events.

The New Arab

27 April, 2026

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US-Israel war on Iran

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Iran forbids sports teams from traveling to 'hostile' countries

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

27 March, 2026

A supporter of Israeli football club Beitar Jerusalem holds an Israeli flags and gestures during their clubs return match against Belgium team Charleroi on July 23, 2015

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Amnesty slams FIFA refusal to sanction Israel over settler clubs

The New Arab Staff

20 March, 2026

Members of Iran's women's football team stand at Igdir airport, waiting to reach Dogubeyazit, in Igdir on March 18, 2026.

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Iran women's football team cross Turkish border to head home

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

18 March, 2026

General view during the Saudi pro league match between Al Shabab and Al Ahli at SHG Arena on February 13, 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Pro League tries to maintain schedule despite regional war

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

06 March, 2026

IShowSpeed stands on the pitch of a football statium with his hand covering his mouth. He wears Morocco's white kit

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IShowSpeed wraps up Africa tour with AFCON final appearance

Kitty Grant

19 January, 2026

The player wore the eye black before the Houston Texans v New England Patriots match [Getty]

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NFL star Azeez al-Shaair wears ‘stop the genocide’ eye black

The New Arab Staff

19 January, 2026

Tunisia during the AFCON Group C football match against Uganda at Rabat Olympic Stadium in Rabat on 23 December 2025.

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Tunisia ease past Uganda to win Cup of Nations opener

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

24 December, 2025

The head of the Turkish Football Federation addresses the recent betting scandal in Istanbul on 9 December, 2025.

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Turkey jails football players pending trial in gambling probe

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 December, 2025

Players of Egypt pose for a team photograph prior to the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 Group C match between United Arab Emirates and Egypt at Lusail Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Lusail City, Qatar

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Iran, Egypt object to LGBTQ branding of World Cup match

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 December, 2025

The Sepahan Ladies Football Club in Isfahan, Iran, on Dec. 22, 2023.

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FIFA chief welcomes presence of female fans at Iranian Cup match

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

04 November, 2025

Itay Segev plays during the FIBA EuroBasket match between Israel and Iceland in Katowice, Poland, on August 28, 2025.

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Turkish clubs protest Israel hosting Euro basketball games

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 October, 2025

A New Zealand gymnast trains at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta on October 18, 2025,

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Olympic chiefs threaten Indonesia over ban on Israeli gymnasts

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

22 October, 2025

Supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv hold flags at Dam square ahead of the Europa League football match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024

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UK govt ignores calls to apologise in Maccabi 'antisemitism' row

The New Arab Staff

21 October, 2025

Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv stage a pro-Israel demonstration in Amsterdam, Netherlands on November 07, 2024

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Tel Aviv derby cancelled amid riots, ahead of Maccabi-Villa game

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

20 October, 2025

East london mosque

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How 'sexist' was the East London Mosque's male-only charity run?

Nadda Osman

15 October, 2025

At least nine people were arrested in Barcelona, due to suspected links to Hezbollah [Getty]

Israel

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Barcelona reject Israeli basketball team training facility request

The New Arab Staff

09 October, 2025

2026 fifa world cup [Getty]

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FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets go on sale amid political concerns

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

01 October, 2025

Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Appears On Rai TV Show

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Olympic champion Imane Khelif fights World Boxing's genetic sex testing rule

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

02 September, 2025

Palestinian footballers [Getty]

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Nearly 800 Palestinian athletes killed by Israel since 7 October

The New Arab Staff

30 June, 2025

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