The Gulf state played a major role in the American airlift, the latest evidence of the small but gas-rich country punching above its weight on the world stage.
Tag: Soccer
Afghan Soccer Player Zaki Anwari Died Falling From Evacuation Plane
Frantic to flee the Taliban, Zaki Anwari joined a desperate crush at the Kabul airport. “He had no hope and wanted a better life,” a sports official said.
Gallery Lures Soccer Fans to Tottenham Stadium for Art
A new gallery at the stadium of Tottenham Hotspur, a top London club, is presenting contemporary works to visitors, with mixed results.
How Facebook Failed to Stem Racist Abuse of England’s Soccer Players
For more than two years, soccer officials pushed the social network to limit the invective. As a new season begins, the hate continues.
Soccer Team Was Lone Bright Spot in West Bank Village. Virus Took That, Too.
Despite a fan base of just 1,400 people, the Wadi al-Nis club was a perennial West Bank powerhouse. But the team — most of whose players are related — could not defeat the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson Finds Himself in a Quandary Over Racism and Soccer
The British prime minister is under fire for failing to condemn crowds who booed when England’s soccer players took a knee during the European Championship.
Boris Johnson Finds Himself in a Quandary Over Racism and Sports
The British prime minister is under fire for failing to condemn crowds who booed when England’s soccer players took a knee during the European Championship.
England’s Bukayo Saka Urges Facebook and Twitter to Crack Down on Abuse
After facing a torrent of racist abuse online, Bukayo Saka said he didn’t want anyone to deal with such “hateful and hurtful messages.”
Mural of Marcus Rashford Defaced by Racist Graffiti Is Fixed With Messages of Love
A mural of the English star Marcus Rashford, marred by racist slurs after England lost the European soccer championship to Italy, was soon covered in messages of support from fans.
After Defeat, England’s Black Soccer Players Face a Racist Outburst
The social media bigotry, directed at three players who missed penalty kicks in the Euro 2020 final, was condemned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and most everyone else.