The Cairo Derby took over Abu Dhabi and reminded Uri of good old days when then rivalry hosted fans of Al-Ahly and Zamalek; Hilal Al-Quds players are going to play in the AFC Cup, despite having their future unknown.
Bibars Natcho: The Partizan Captain of Israel
Partizan Belgrade midfielder Bibars Natcho’s life story and football career path is as unique as they come. Israel’s national team’s first ever Muslim captain has met BabaGol for an exclusive interview, where he talks about everything - from Tel Aviv, to Kazan, all the way to Moscow and Serbia.
Hakim Ziyech & Chaos in Rabat: This Week In Middle Eastern Football
A Botola Pro fixture has turned into a riot zone, first with a beautiful pyro show, later on with a mass brawl between Raja fans and policemen. The next day, Moroccan football fans recieved the news that their biggest star, Hakim Ziyech, will kick the ball in London next season. Uri with a Moroccan version of the Middle Eastern column.
CAF Champions League Knockout Draw: This Week in Middle Eastern Football
The African continent is preparing for the best ever CAF Champions League knockout, and the Egyptian, Moroccan and Tunisian teams are all for the big prize. Can one of the MENA representative go all the way?
This Week in Middle Eastern Football: Transfer Window & Qualifications
The weekly column that explores football in the most intense region of them all, with stories from Jerusalem, the Gulf and the winter transfer window.