An investigation has been launched after teammates flagged hearing racist abuse from Israeli fans aimed at Adam Idah during its controversial Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland. According to media reports, Irish midfielder Jayson Molumby heard offensive chants during the first half of the game and motioned for referee Harm Osmer, and the […] By Alaa Shamali

The president, vice-president and five other members of the Turkish Football Federation’s Central Referees’ Committee have been detained following allegations of interference in refereeing-related procedures. Ferhat Gündoğdu and others were arrested on Tuesday for allegations relating to the classification of referees and the allocation of duties as well as the assessment, appointment and testing procedures […] By Alaa Shamali

The Republic of Ireland’s football coach praised his players’ protest during the match against Israel for having “raised awareness worldwide” of the genocide in Gaza. After Sunday’s game, in which the Republic of Ireland won 3-0, Heimir Hallgrímsson told RTÉ that “It has been so difficult for so many players”. I hope that will not […] By Alaa Shamali

The Republic of Ireland beat Israel 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash but it was not without disruption after Irish players stood up for Gaza. At the Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, Hungary, the Republic of Ireland players stood with their heads bowed and their hands behind their backs during Israel’s national anthem. The Football […] By Alaa Shamali

The scene created by Israeli striker Sayed Abu Farchi in the UEFA Nations League game against Austria went beyond celebration into disrespect for the people of Palestine. The player, who had equalised for Israel in the 55th minute last Thursday, picked up the corner flag and held it in a manner that resembled a weapon, […] By Alaa Shamali

Manchester City is facing one of the most serious crises in the football club’s history after an independent commission found the club guilty of 114 charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations. The decision came after years of investigations and legal proceedings that began in connection with a case relating to alleged […] By Alaa Shamali

Hello, my name is Megan, and I have created this campaign on behalf of my friend Shadi, who lives in Gaza. Here is his story, in his words:My name is Shadi Al-Shamali. I am from Gaza City, and I am cu...

In an era where player transfers between clubs have become an integral part of modern football, it has become rare for fans to see a player spend the majority of his career wearing the colours of a single team, let alone for his name to become synonymous with that club and its history. Despite the […] By Alaa Shamali

Hello, my name is Megan, and I have created this campaign on behalf of my friend Shadi, who lives in Gaza. Here is his story, in his words:My name is Shadi Al-Shamali. I am from Gaza City, and I am cu...

The Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has confirmed that its appeal regarding West Bank settlement-based Israeli clubs participating in Israeli Football Association competitions remains before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The PFA emphasized that legal proceedings are continuing alongside the start of the Israeli national team’s UEFA Nations League campaign. Dima Said, official spokesperson […] By Alaa Shamali

Palestinian man dies from wounds sustained in Israeli attack on Gaza City A Palestinian man, Mohammad Shamali, died on Friday after being wounded in an Israeli attack on a group of Palestinians in Gaza City’s al-Daraj neighbourhood a day earlier, Wafa news agency reported. Israeli forces also injured another Palestinian after military vehicles opened fire east of the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza, the news agency said. Earlier on Friday, Israeli air strikes injured several Palestinians west of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza. Israeli forces also fired smoke bombs in the al-Tawam area in northern Gaza, while artillery shelled areas north of the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza.

The Israeli occupation army continued to violate the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip on Friday for the 337th consecutive day, carrying out shelling and opening fire across several areas of the e...

The 2026 summer transfer window has seen huge sums spent by England football clubs and plenty of excitement across Europe

The summer transfer window in Europe’s major leagues saw record levels of activity. English clubs lead the way in terms of spending on transfers, whilst historic clubs such as Real Madrid, Milan and Juventus entered the market in force to rebuild their squads and make up for the failures of recent seasons. Whilst the transfer […] By Alaa Shamali

Manchester City no longer treats the transfer market merely as a place to buy star players. The club is now also capable of generating huge profits from the other side of the market. In a summer that saw sweeping changes within the squad, City embarked on a major sell-off of a number of their players […] By Alaa Shamali

I am helping to fundraise to help my friend Hammad Khalil Shamali and his family of 7, including: his wife Hadir; his mother; and his sons Yazan, Anas, Joud, and newborn baby Kenan, who was just born ...

Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino is spreading beyond football’s governing bodies. A group of prominent former players has now joined the growing backlash. As a result, they are calling for major changes to the way the global game is run. In a joint statement, the football legends accused FIFA of drifting away from the […] By Alaa Shamali

I am helping to fundraise to help my friend Hammad Khalil Shamali and his family of 7, including: his wife Hadir; his mother; and his sons Yazan, Anas, Joud, and newborn baby Kenan, who was just born ...

Arsenal’s victory over Coventry City was not just an ideal start to their Premier League title defense; it also marked a historic milestone for their manager, Mikel Arteta, who joined an elite group after securing his 150th win in the competition. Arteta led Arsenal to a 3-0 victory over Coventry in the opening round of […] By Alaa Shamali

Real Madrid is still the biggest name in football when it comes to brand value. But this year, Arsenal has made the headlines with a huge jump up the rankings. Brand Finance’s latest Football 50 report, published on 20 August, values the world’s 50 biggest football brands at €23.9 billion in total. That’s the biggest […] By Alaa Shamali