Beitar Jerusalem and the United Arab Emirates: advanced talks are being held in Dubai to be the most unexpected deal in middle Eastern football history.
Arabian Gulf League: The pride of Abu Dhabi on the rise
In the reality of Emirati football, it is not easy to be Al-Jazira. After a hesitating start for the season, it seems that the Pride of Abu Dhabi made the shift from a team that looks in the mid of an identity search, to a confident and promising football side.
West Bank Premier League: Unbeatable Jabel Mukaber is alone on top
Jabel Mukaber retains its spot on top of the West Bank Premier League after a double victory in the sixth and seventh matchdays.
Arabian Gulf League: Al-Jazira awakes
The international break did good things to few clubs in the UAE, especially Al-Jazira Abu Dhabi, who looked fresh and powerful; Sharjah is still perfect, despite an allegedly racist incident taking place in their match against Al-Nasr.
West Bank Premier League: Shabab Balata are having a party
Shabab Balata is looking to keep the Palestinian title in Nablus. The refugee-camp club was searching for experienced footballers to add them in-depth knowledge. They found exactly that, in Ashraf Nu’man and Atef Abu Bilal.