Politics

Al Ittihad call off Iran Champions League game over Soleimani statue - Middle East Round-up

Al Ittihad call off Iran Champions League game over Soleimani statue - Middle East Round-up

The tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran got a presence on the last matchday of the AFC Champions League, as the match between Sepahan and Al-Ittihad was canceled. Uri Levy recaps the issues behind this match.

Ronaldo in Iran, and bin Salman on sportswashing - Middle East Round-up

Ronaldo in Iran, and bin Salman on sportswashing - Middle East Round-up

Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr made their first away match in the AFC Champions League, playing against Iranian Persepolis. Uri Levy’s weekly Middle Eastern round-up with Asian action and more from Saudi Arabia.