Sports + Editorials

Iraq just championed the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup on Thursday January 19, also known as Ka’s Al-Khalij Al-Arab, in a 3-2 win against Oman.

Even Sports Don’t Survive the Capitalist Agenda: Qatar, Islam and FIFA World Cup 2022

December 21, 2022

Zahraa Subeiti

As Morocco celebrates a historic World Cup win that takes them to the quarterfinals, the Muslim world echoes cheers of a momentous occasion that means much more than a soccer triumph.

Qatar’s Emir Bestows the Highest Honor on Lionel Messi with the ‘Bisht’ Cloak

December 20, 2022

Zainab Rights

Lionel Messi was bestowed the highest of honors when he was gifted a black garment called the 'bisht' cloak as he carried the World Cup trophy.

Morocco the First African Team to Make it to World Cup Semi-Finals

December 10, 2022

Zamena Manekia Manji

Morroco has left the world stunned with their historic win against the ferocious Portugal, and in the process, became the first African nation to ever make it to the Semi-Finals. The most watched and revered FIFA football tournament just saw…

Morocco’s World Cup Victory is a Celebration for the Muslim World

December 7, 2022

Sarah Katib

As Morocco celebrates a historic World Cup win that takes them to the quarterfinals, the Muslim world echoes cheers of a momentous occasion that means much more than a soccer triumph.

USA Defeats Iran Amidst Political Woes

November 29, 2022

Team USA eliminates Iran 1-0 as they advance to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. It seemed as though Iran had home field advantage as the majority of the crowd sported red, green and white colors.

Saudi Arabia to Gift Rolls Royce Phantom to all its Football Members While Starving Yemen

November 26, 2022

Zamena Manekia Manji

The arguably extravagant gifts over the victory of just one match comes in the wake of Saudi Arabia's neighboring country Yemen falling towards the brink of starvation and poverty for the eighth year in a row. Ravaged by a war orchestrated by Saudi Arabia itself, a staggering three hundred thousand plus number of civilians, including women and children have lost their lives.

Iran Shuts Out Wales in a 2-0 Victory after its Players Sing Anthem

November 26, 2022

Just a few days ago, it was reported that Iran's World Cup team refused to sing the national anthem to show solidarity with the anti-government protests, a move many believe to be due to intimidation. However, this morning the team was seen mouthing along to the anthem just before the kickoff against Wales. Iran shutout Wales in a 2-0 victory.

FIFA World Cup in Qatar: A Field of Restrictions and Controversy

November 23, 2022