There’s hope for women’s football in Iran
They may not have excelled at the Asian Cup in India, but the exposure brought the national team to the attention of local fans and things are improving for the women’s game.
Stories by: Samindra Kunti
The Gambia face another long Afcon journey
Despite making it to the last eight in a dream run in Cameroon, the Scorpions have to win pre-qualifiers again simply to vie for a spot in 2023.
The human cost of the Qatar World Cup
Migrant workers brought in under the sponsor system to build and guard the new football stadiums, hotels and malls are overworked, in debt and trapped in the country.
Aboutrika’s homophobic rant diminishes his image
Mohamed Aboutrika and Mohamed Salah command great respect and adoration in Egypt, the Arab world and the sporting fraternity at large. But they don’t always use that power for good.
How Romelu Lukaku has shamed sceptics – and racists
The Belgian has endured criticism and abuse, some of it owing to his skin colour, but he has risen above it to become one of the world’s best strikers and a valued voice in the fight against racism.
Hugo Broos is the boss Bafana needs
The Belgian coach may not be as glamorous as the others touted for the Bafana Bafana job, but his work ethic, approach and how he conducts himself make him a perfect fit.
Ashu Besong and developing football in South Sudan
The world’s youngest country is still finding its feet in international football. Their Cameroonian coach explains the challenges he has encountered managing the Bright Stars.
Paul Beloy lambasts racism in Belgian football
Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Beloy grew up in Belgium and discusses the racism he endured as a footballer in the 1970s, a problem that’s still prevalent five decades later.