Despite Syria and Israel both playing behind closed doors - this week, in both competitions, it was all about the fans. From Aleppo, to Tel Aviv and via Jerusalem. Middle Eastern football belongs to the fans.
The Syrian Premier League is the first Middle Eastern league to return from the pandemic break, as al-Wathba hosted Foutoua on Thursday.
Abdallah Jaber, one of the leading Palestinian players, will join Israeli side Hapoel Hadera next season. How can this transfer lead to an early end to his international career?
After leagues around the world have restarted their games. In the Middle East, the leagues' recovery from COVID-19 can tell a lot about the region.
Throughout the years, the AFC Champions League, Asian football’s main stage, has produced us high-scoring matches that thrilled millions of fans. Which one of them was the best?
