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Palestine's football team enters the Asian Cup finals for the first team. The team has not just had to confront its opponents on the pitch, but also battle the occupation to fly its team to Australia for the tournament.
The Saudi-UAE blockade of Qatar has seen Doha come out even stronger as the Gulf state prepares for the World Cup.
Analysis: The display of Arab football at the Qatar World Cup has furthered the case for splitting the Asian Football Confederation, which could ease tensions and allow each region of the continent to thrive.
In-depth: Beyond winning the tournament itself, there is a much bigger prize at stake for Iraq.
In-depth: The Iranian team's symbolic show of solidarity with anti-government demonstrators by not singing the national anthem comes amid a frenetic build-up to the World Cup overshadowed by ongoing national protests.
In-depth: From Morocco to Saudi Arabia, 2022 has been a year of success for women's football in the region, with hopes for more breakthroughs ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
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In-depth: The Lebanese national team's advancement in the World Cup qualifiers is much-needed news for the nation, the economy, and Lebanese football.
In-depth: A look back at Saudi Arabia’s 1994 World Cup campaign and the goal that defined the legacy of 'the golden generation'.
In-depth: The push to bring top players to the league amid changes to club ownership structures, together with financial firepower, are all signs of Saudi Arabia's ambitions in the sport.
In-depth: In the pursuit of state branding and commercial success, the Portuguese superstar will serve as an ambassador for both Saudi Arabian football and the country itself.