Sydney CNN — Australia’s men’s cricket team has withdrawn from a series of upcoming matches against…
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Iranian chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears ostracism over her activism as she challenges Russian chief of game’s governing body | CNN
CNN — Three years after fleeing Iran, chess referee Shohreh Bayat fears being further ostracized after…
Why Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia means so much for the Gulf monarchy’s sporting ambitions | CNN
Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in today’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter,…
Lionel Messi fronts up to defeat as Saudi fans take over Doha after World Cup upset | CNN
Doha, Qatar CNN — Argentina’s game against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday was supposed to serve as…
Iran players remain silent during national anthem at World Cup in apparent protest at Iranian regime | CNN
Doha, Qatar CNN — Before a ball was even kicked in Iran’s World Cup opener against…