Middle East/Sport
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Tunisian tennis star inspiring Arab women to take up the sport
'It doesn't matter, Tunisia or Egypt or Morocco, I really want to see more (Arab) players'
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Afghan women's football team makes debut with Australia game
'We still continue our fight and our combat just to play for the Afghanistan people'
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Israelis at Qatar World Cup a ‘headache’ for security establishment
'I didn’t expect these numbers already now, in seven months before the World Cup'
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Iran again bans women from football stadium
About 2,000 women who bought tickets to match against Lebanon denied entry
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German FA pressed on Qatar human rights stance ahead of World Cup
'We must put the political, social and all related issues on the table'
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Saudi Arabia pledges max security for F1 drivers after Houthi attack
Despite recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Formula One received 'assurances' the race can be held safely
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UAE hosting inaugural 'Abraham Accords Festival and Games'
Senior officials from US, Israel, UAE, Bahrain and Morocco to participate in event at Expo 2020 Dubai
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Afghanistan: Goat-pulling game draws fans despite crisis
The game provides a welcome diversion from domestic woes for some fans
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Saudi women’s soccer team plays first-ever match
'The biggest news in the Middle East, not only in sports,' journalist Uri Levy tells i24NEWS
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Golf star Phil Mickelson will deal with Saudi league
'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates,' Phil Mickelson says
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Arruabarrena takes over as new UAE head football coach
'We want to take the chance that we have to qualify and make the best use of the current situation'
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Fears growing over missing Iranian wrestler
'It’s such a restrictive situation for people who just want to play their sports'
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Women attend Iran-Iraq football match in Tehran stadium
Bahari says 'I wished to have my husband beside me but they said men and women are segregated'
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Saudi Arabia launches group to develop esports
Gulf state seeking opportunities to diversify its oil-dependent economy
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Amnesty Int’l urges soccer clubs to stand against Saudi Arabia
Amnesty sent the clubs purple armbands to wear to showcase their solidarity
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Loeb claims 7th stage victory at Saudi Arabia Dakar Rally
However, it was not all plain sailing for France's Sebastien Loeb at the Dakar Rally
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Iran powerlifter defects to avoid repping Soleimani
'I refused to wear the shirt and I was confronted with threats: Both you and your family will face problems'
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Iran federation defends footballer in row over 'Israel flag' jersey
'He is one of the greats of Iranian football' and 'a symbol of pride for the Islamic Republic of Iran'
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Soccer star Mo Salah under fire for Christmas photo
Many fans saw the photo of Salah under a Christmas tree as going against the principles of the Muslim faith
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Algerian players boycott soccer match with Israeli coach
North African country officially does not recognize the Jewish state
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Algeria, Tunisia advance to FIFA Arab Cup Final
North African neighbors to play in title match of Qatar-hosted tournament this Saturday
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Magnus Carlsen wins World Chess Championship
After over three hours, Carlsen achieved his fifth win in five world championship matches
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FIFA president thanks Arab Cup’s 'number one team' in Qatar
Infantino also referred to the importance of ensuring a fair and transparent game during his address
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Dubai Expo hosts the World Chess Championship
Competitors at the World Chess Championships are playing for a grand prize of $2.5 million