Dubai
Seven goals, first win: Al Wasl beat Al Quwa Al Jawiya
Al Wasl claimed their first win of the AFC Champions League Elite campaign on Monday, beating Iraq’s Al Quwa Al Jawiya 4-3 in a thrilling encounter at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.
World Cup: Palestinians make their mark with strong performance
1 min Mena Today
Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday against Lebanon in Doha.
It will also mark the fourth consecutive time Palestine has booked their place in the AFC Asian Cup finals © Mena Today
Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday against Lebanon in Doha.
On Thursday, Palestine, who came into the Group I match with seven points, only needed a draw to progress, and they got the desired result despite some rough tactics by Lebanon as they picked up seven yellow cards.
It will also mark the fourth consecutive time Palestine has booked their place in the AFC Asian Cup finals, to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in 2027.
Related
Lebanon
Skiing in the Middle East: Lebanon lands Asian championships
Lebanon will host the senior Asian Alpine Ski Championships in 2028 at the Mzaar Ski Resort in Kfardebian, the Lebanese Ski and Biathlon Federation confirmed on Thursday. Exact dates have yet to be announced.
Israel
Israel begins West Bank operation in Hebron
The Israeli military forced around 1,200 Palestinians to leave their homes in Hebron in the occupied West Bank, a Palestinian official said on Saturday, a day after a Palestinian attack killed two Israeli soldiers.
Subscribe to our newsletter
