Al-Hilal Riyadh managed to hold Flamengo in the Club World Cup semifinal, only to lose in the end. Yet, the performance has gained Asian and Middle Eastern football some important points on the world stage.
Daniel Tenenbaum: The Serial Record Breaker
Daniel Tenenbaum was signed by Maccabi Tel Aviv three years ago but has barely played since. An unfortunate injury to the first goalkeeper propelled him from the bench into becoming a record breaker.
Examining VAR: A Change is Necessary
VAR is one of the most controversial topics in football today. You can love it or hate it, but it’s impossible to remain indifferent. Idan Segev reviews VAR’s performance and it’s impact over the players, referees and most importantly - the fans.
Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar are Looking for The Gulf (Cup) Leadership
The 24th Gulf Cup will be played in Qatar, as Saudi Arabia and the UAE will leave the political crisis in the region aside. Can they manage that?
Hungover and Lackluster: Israel Lose to Poland
Israel and Poland met in Jerusalem for a dead rubber Euro qualifier. The Poles won easily, and the Israelis played so poorly that one might wonder if it’s due to celebrations of qualifying to the play-off stage.