Soccer
Egypt says police officer pushed player, team director at World Cup
"The situation was resolved on scene, and DPD met with representatives of the team to address their concerns," the Dallas Police Department said in a statement.
Israeli Uri Geller goes toe-to-toe with Ghanian witch doctor over World Cup curses - interview
Roots, Ronaldo, and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
Time to go home: Iran's World Cup dream ends after Austria's last-gasp equalizer sends them out
From Bayern’s bench to Southampton’s savior: Daniel Peretz and the rise of the ‘Iron Dome’
Daniel Peretz was the “Golden Boy” of Israeli soccer, a player who had famously stared down German strikers at the U-21 Euros and won.
Iran's FM spox. calls Australia's offer for asylum to Iranian soccer players 'hypocrisy and deceit'
According to Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Barghaei, "What happened in Australia was a clear example of hypocrisy and deceit."
Two members of Iranian women's soccer team train at new Australian club after five forgo asylum
Australia had granted humanitarian visas to six players and one support staff member last week from the Iranian squad after they sought asylum over fears of possible persecution upon returning home.
Footballer grabs opponent's genitals. Sent off pitch
The confrontation came in the 28th week of La Liga during a tightly contested match that Atlético won 1-0.
Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it
The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.
Nomads again: Barda’s Ironi Kiryat Shmona scrambles for season restart
Kiryat Shmona, which sits on the northern border just a stone’s throw from Lebanon, has suffered from almost nonstop rocket and drone attacks, forcing many of its residents to evacuate the city.
Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis
Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.
Female player on Iran's soccer delegation changes mind on Australian asylum, to return home
Concerns about the players' safety upon their return home grew after Iranian state television labeled the team "wartime traitors" for refusing to sing the national anthem during a women's Asian Cup.
Omri Airlines: The meteoric rise of Israeli midfielder Gandelman with Italy’s Lecce
Gandelman has transformed into the “new face” of US Lecce in just a few short weeks, a player in the right place at the right time to secure a vital 2-1 victory.
Six players and one staff member of Iranian women's soccer team receive Australian visas
Five players were initially granted asylum on Tuesday, with one player later changing her mind and electing to return home to Iran.
