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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.
Since being awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Qatar's suitability as a host country has been scrutinised despite the measures it has taken to address concerns. Emad Moussa explores the double standards and racism behind the human rights rhetoric.
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.
From protesting racism and the Vietnam war to boycotting apartheid South Africa and Russia, sports have always been a platform for change, writes Samar Saeed.
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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.
As MENA states invest more into developing their tourism sector through lavish construction & entertainment projects that seek to bolster profit, local populations impacted by continued economic crises are increasingly shut out, writes Joseph Daher.
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.