Algerian soccer success is a double-edged sword
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Algerian soccer success is a double-edged sword
African Cup of Nations: A PR fiasco for Egyptian hosts
Once the backbone of Middle Eastern protests, ultras are down but not out
Amid ethnic protests, Iran warns of foreign meddling
The Rise, Fall, and Rise Again of the Politics of Middle Eastern Soccer
Egyptian ultras: Down but not out
International soccer bodies ignore blatant rule violations in run-up to Egyptian election
Egyptian President Al-Sisi steps up repression to cover policy failure
Egypt’s football Ultras fight on in battle over stadiums (JMD quoted in New Arab)
Soccer success has a price: Pressure builds to lift Egypt’s stadium ban
Iranian-Syrian World Cup qualifier ripples far beyond the pitch
Football: Second religion of the Middle East (MEE Book Review)
Left with no choice: Egypt allows fans to attend international soccer matches
The Long Read: Beyond the Beautiful Game: Football as a Means for Control and Protest
Mixing politics and sports: Turkish soccer campaigns for President Erdogan
Trump’s presidency bolsters autocrats as Egypt designates soccer icon a terrorist
Under pressure, Egyptian president promises change
Threat of widespread protests justifies continued closure of Egyptian stadia
Egypt hopes soccer will help polish its tarnished image
Erdogan vs. Gulen: Power struggle comes full circle in Turkish soccer