Cultural bridges built through football at the University of Northampton

An exchange of culture and expertise took place this month when Bahrain's Gulf University Football Team took part in a training camp at the...
NORTHAMPTONCHRON.CO.UK Sep 20

Group C: Nejmeh SC (LBN) 0-2 Al Riffa (BHR)

Manama: Bahrain’s Al Riffa got their AFC Cup™ 2023/24 campaign off to a flying start by defeating Lebanon’s Nejmeh SC 2-0 at the Khalifa Sports...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 18

Qualifiers - Group D: Japan ease to top spot

Arad: Japan topped Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers after a 0-0 draw with Bahrain on Tuesday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 12

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain; Palestine 0-1 Japan

Arad: Japan took a firm grip on Group D of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Palestine on Saturday.
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9

Qualifiers - Group D: Pakistan 1-3 Bahrain

Arad: Bahrain revived their hopes of qualifying for the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ Qatar 2024 with a 3-1 win over Pakistan in their Qualifiers Group D...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 9

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine; Japan 6-0 Pakistan

Arad: Japan and Palestine are the early pacesetters in Group D after both teams secured opening day win in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6

Qualifiers - Group D: Bahrain 0-1 Palestine

Arad: Palestine left it late before Zeid Qunbar's goal in added time earned them a vital 1-0 win over Bahrain in the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024...
THE-AFC.COM Sep 6

Major Matt O’Riley moves at Celtic just days after Leeds’ £10m transfer window approach was rejected

CELTIC are poised to offer Matt O’Riley a new deal after late transfer interest from Leeds United. The Championship side tabled a £10m offer on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 6

Celtic youngster gets Fabrizio Romano treatment as Hoops fight off English interest in highly-rated star

HE’S a social media sensation and at the heart of some of European football’s biggest deals. But Fabrizio Romano left plenty of transfer-hungry...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Sep 6

Playoff: Al Khaldiya SC (BHR) 2-3 Al Nahda (OMA)

Arad: Al Nahda staved off a fightback from Bahrain's Al Khaldiya SC to book a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 group stage with a 3-2 win in their...
THE-AFC.COM Aug 22

Investcorp Director Coy On Inter Milan Takeover Links: “Football Is An Uncontrollable Business But There Are Opportunities”

A director of Bahrain-based fund Investcorp has given a coy response regarding the fund’s reported interest in purchasing Inter Milan.Speaking to...
SEMPREINTER.COM Jul 29

Saudi clubs could be winning the Champions League in a few years… Gerrard and Henderson show every man has his price

YOU can either laugh at the brazen hypocrisy or cry over the horrific human-rights abuses. You can shake your head ruefully at the confirmation...
THE SUN Jul 17

Why WAGS of players leaving Europe for Saudi Arabia are flocking to Bahrain

Saudi Arabia has become the place to be in the world of football, with top stars flocking to the Gulf nation this summer. However, a neighbouring...
DAILY MAIL ONLINE Jul 17

Steven Gerrard’s bumper Saudi salary revealed as ex-Rangers boss becomes FOURTH highest paid manager in the world

STEVEN GERRARD is earning an incredible £15.2million a year in Saudi Arabia. The ex-Rangers and Aston Villa manager has become one of the...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14

Steven Gerrard catapulted into top 5 best-paid managers in the WORLD by Al-Ettifaq deal but how do other bosses compare?

STEVEN GERRARD is earning an incredible £15.2MILLION-A-YEAR in Saudi Arabia. The former Liverpool midfielder has become one of the world’s...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14

How Steven Gerrard can tempt Prem stars like Jordan Henderson to Al-Ettifaq with secret booze cruises from Saudi Arabia

Al-Ettifaq is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia’s fourth biggest city. While the country has strict laws completely banning alcohol, Dammam is just...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jul 14

Pizzi takes charge of Bahrain

Manama: Bahrain Football Association (BFA) has confirmed the appointment of Juan Antonio Pizzi as the men’s national team head coach following the...
THE-AFC.COM Jul 14

Steven Gerrard's intriguing Saudi move takes him out of comfort zone

Saudi Pro League ups ante with incoming names but Al-Ettifaq have form for chewing up managers and spitting them out If results go badly for Steven...
THE GUARDIAN Jul 5

Rangers flop set for stunning mega-money transfer to Saudi Arabia – just six months after he was ready to QUIT the game

FORMER Rangers flop Carlos Pena is set to complete a remarkable turnaround from being set to quit the game to clinching a move to the mega-bucks...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Jun 22

Where is football actually heading? Well, since you ask, Saudi Arabia.

      How the Premier League manages to have a feeling of continuity The solutions are there: why don’t the clubs take note of how to move forward?...
UNTOLD-ARSENAL.COM Jun 16

False start for Spain, but Denmark get up

Up against Brazil, a Spain side featuring Viran and Ferran had to make do with a draw (29-29), while Denmark had a much easier evening, against...
PSG.FR May 22

Khalidiya create Bahrain Premier League history

Isa Town: Khalidiya created history by winning the Bahraini Premier League title for the first time after a 1-1 draw with Bahrain Club on Friday.
THE-AFC.COM May 20

Angry Wigan players in talks to go on STRIKE and refuse to play final Championship game of season over more unpaid wages

ANGRY Wigan players are in talks about going on STRIKE — and refusing to play the final Championship game of the season against Rotherham on...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 6

Logan Sargeant expects ‘adrenaline pumping’ at Miami GP and outlines his F1 dream as rookie prepares for homecoming race

LOGAN Sargeant will feel the “adrenaline pumping” on the grid when his career comes full circle this weekend. The F1 rookie raced karts as a kid...
THE SCOTTISH SUN May 6

PSG Academy Qatar hosts and wins GCC Cup title over Oman's Juventus Academy

After playing rounds 1 through 3 in Oman, Bahrain and Dubai, Paris Saint Germain Academy Qatar hosted Round 4 of the GCC Cup Series on their home...
PSG.FR May 2

Fan Letters: “Let's take a ‘glass half full' view of Sunderland's season!”

Photo by Barrington Coombs/PA Images via Getty ImagesThoughts on Sunderland's attacking issues, rumours about Tony Mowbray's future and a letter...
SBNATION.COM Apr 26

Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani could be set for Bahrain problem

Reports over the past week or so in the Italian media have brought Andrea Radrizzani back into the picture for Inter Milan. The gist of the story...
SPORT WITNESS Apr 22

A Long Road Prepared Anthony Hudson for His USMNT Moment

The U.S. interim coach is looking to leave his mark after a career that took him from England’s lower tiers to MLS and from Bahrain to New Zealand.
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED Apr 19

From InvestCorp To An American Fund – Four Possible Routes Forward If Suning Sell Inter Milan

Ther are currently four possible routes forward if Inter are to be sold by present owners Suning.This according to Italian news outlet...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 14

Leeds United Owner & Investcorp Strategies To Buy Inter Milan From Suning Revealed

Both current Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani and Bahrain-based investment fund InvestCorp have their own respective strategies to try and get...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 14

Deliberations unfold as unnamed source shares £882m Radrizzani & Leeds news - report

Andrea Radrizzani,the current majority owner of Leeds United is considering a €1billion (£882m) takeover of Inter Milan, according to a Bloomberg...
MOTLEEDSNEWS.COM Apr 13

Investcorp Rumored to Have Inter in Their Crosshairs

After trying and failing to acquire Milan in the past, Investcorp has resumed eyeing Serie A and set its sights on Inter this time. The Bahraini...
CULTOFCALCIO.COM Apr 12

InvestCorp To Appoint Financial Advisor As Interest In Buying Inter Milan From Suning Heats Up

Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp are set to appoint a major global bank as a financial advisor as their interest in forming a consortium capable of...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 12

Investcorp Looking To Raise Up To $654M To Buy Inter Milan From Suning

Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp are aiming to raise up to $654 million USD from investors as part of a bid to buy Inter from current owners...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 10

Report: Daniel Levy jets out to Middle East to hold Spurs commercial talks

Football Insider have revealed that Daniel Levy held talks with several Bahrainian companies recently about potential sponsorship opportunities....
SPURS-WEB.COM Apr 9

Investcorp Looking To Put Together Group Of Bahrain Investors To Buy Inter Milan From Suning

Global investment fund Investcorp is currently putting together a group of Bahrain based investors before moving in to try to buy Inter Milan from...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 8

Revealed – Why InvestCorp Want To Buy Inter Milan From Suning

InvestCorp are keen to buy Inter, as they believe that there is a real opportunity to exploit an opportunity in Italian football, and they feel...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 7

Latest: Daniel Levy has had “fruitful talks” with key people from the Middle East – deals could potentially be agreed

Tottenham Hotspur’s chairman, Daniel Levy, had recently flown to the Middle East to complete multiple deals for the club.According to the Football...
THEBOYHOTSPUR.COM Apr 6

InvestCorp Rekindle Interest In Buying Inter Milan From Suning

Bahrain-based fund InvestCorp has reignited their interest in buying Inter from current owners Suning.This according to Italian business newspaper...
SEMPREINTER.COM Apr 6

Exclusive: Multiple Tottenham deals on the cards after Levy jets out to Middle East

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy held commercial talks with a number of Bahranian companies during his recent visit to the country, sources have told...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Apr 6

Lewis Hamilton taunted for having ‘short memory’ and ‘getting old’ after F1 star’s comments on Max Verstappen

LEWIS HAMILTON has been taunted by Fernando Alonso, who has accused the Brit of having “a short memory”. Hamilton claimed that Max Verstappen’s...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 31

Shaun Maloney | Meetings with the Chairman, The Club's Long-Term Future and QPR Preview

Latics manager looks ahead to Saturday's home clash against Queens Park Rangers, and discusses his trip to Bahrain and the Club's future
FOOTBALLNEWS Mar 29

IR Iran, UAE, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait claim victories

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Kenya 2-1, while United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait also registered wins in...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 29

We travelled to seven countries including the Maldives for under £250 each

A COUPLE have revealed how they travelled to seven countries including The Maldives and Saudi Arabia – and only spent £250 on their flights. ...
THE SUN Mar 28

Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili dedicated Islamic Republic’s 10-0 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final win against...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 23

Q-final: IR Iran power past Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Bahrain 10-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 22

Luton – It Is Decision Time – Carlos Mendes Gomes

With the EFL Championship currently on hold, due to another absurd international break, filling the void, article wise, is a challenge. However,...
VITAL FOOTBALL Mar 22

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are brimming with confidence as they head into their quarter-final tie with Bahrain at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 21

Wigan deducted 3 points after failing to pay players and staff for fourth time with owner to be charged with misconduct

WIGAN have been deducted three points after failing to pay their players and staff for a fourth time. The Championship club are in a relegation...
THE SUN Mar 20

Group A: Thailand 2-0 Bahrain

Pattaya: Thailand qualified for the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 as Group A winners after they upset 2006...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 20

Group A: Bahrain almost there, Thailand back in the running

Pattaya: Bahrain stand in Thailand’s way for a place in the knockout stage of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after both registered...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 19

The one main thing Wigan Athletic duo are seeking from their trip to Bahrain

Wigan Athletic manager Shaun Maloney and chief executive Mal Brannigan left Vicarage Road bound for the airport and a long-haul flight to Bahrain...
WIGAN TODAY Mar 18

Group A: Saudi Arabia 3-4 Bahrain

Pattaya: Bahrain took a huge step towards qualifying for the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 knockout stage after edging Saudi Arabia 4-3...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 18

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia eager for more after opening day high

Pattaya: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia want more after enjoying winnings starts in Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 17

Group A: Bahrain 4-2 Afghanistan

Pattaya: Bahrain defeated Afghanistan 4-2 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A fixture on Thursday.
THE-AFC.COM Mar 16

Wigan Athletic boss set for face-to-face meeting with owners in Bahrain

Shaun Maloney will jet out to Bahrain after Saturday's trip to Watford for face-to-face meetings with the club's owners.
WIGAN TODAY Mar 15

Preview - Group A: Bahrain v Afghanistan; Thailand v Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Bahrain, Afghanistan, Thailand and Saudi Arabia are primed and ready for Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 to begin...
THE-AFC.COM Mar 15

Cristiano Ronaldo HAS to attend F1 Saudi Arabia GP as part of his multi-million pound contract with Al-Nassr

CRISTIANO RONALDO must attend the Formula One Saudi Arabia Grand Prix because it is part of his huge contract at Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old legend...
THE SUN Mar 14

Kieran Maguire: Levy has jetted out to show what 'Tottenham can offer' as headline deal agreed

Daniel Levy’s presence at the Bahrain Grand Prix this month would have allowed the Tottenham chief to strengthen relations and strike alliances...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Mar 14

‘I wouldn’t rule it out’ – Lewis Hamilton tipped to make sensational F1 transfer to Mercedes’ rivals

SIR LEWIS HAMILTON could decide to move to a rival Formula One team at the end of the 2022-23 season, according to Sky Sports presenter Simon...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Mar 13

Spurs' Alasdair Gold reveals reason behind Daniel Levy's Bahrain trip

Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy was spotted in Bahrain at the weekend having spoken to Jahm Najafi during the Formula One Grand Prix. Why...
FOOTBALLFANCAST Mar 6

Everton edge closer to MSP Sports Capital deal as Bahrain meeting explained

New York investment firm MSP Sports Capital are understood to be closing in on an Everton stake
LIVERPOOL ECHO Mar 6

Fernando Alonso hit by Aston Martin teammate Lance Stroll but manages to claim podium after Lewis Hamilton battle as Max Verstappen eases to Bahrain Grand Prix win

New season, same result as Max Verstappen claimed a stunning lights-to-flag win at the Bahrain Grand Prix – but there was plenty of drama...
TALKSPORT Mar 5

Billionaire Jahm Najafi to target Everton takeover after meeting Daniel Levy for first time

US BILLIONAIRE Jahm Najafi is targeting Everton as a takeover target — despite meeting Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy. Najafi,  who is an owner of...
THE SUN Mar 4

Tottenham board fume at FA Cup exit with Harry Kane benched despite Levy and co expecting a proper go at winning trophy

TOTTENHAM'S board are fuming at the team's limp FA Cup exit on Wednesday. Spurs crashed out to Championship side Sheffield United, who were...
THE SUN Mar 3

Daniel Levy pictured meeting with billionaire rumoured to be bidding for Spurs

Sky Sports F1 News have pictured Daniel Levy in Bahrain meeting with Jahm Najafi today amidst reports of a potential takeover bid from the...
SPURS-WEB.COM Mar 3

Lewis Hamilton given medical exemption to avoid Formula 1 jewellery rules as nose stud removal could ‘disfigure’ his face

Lewis Hamilton has been given a medical exemption that allows him to wear his nose stud in his car when competing in Formula 1. This is despite...
TALKSPORT Mar 3

Daniel Levy on his way to the Middle East this weekend after Tottenham deal agreed

Tottenham Hotspur recently secured a tie-up with Formula 1 when they signed a 15-year deal earlier this week.The agreement will see Tottenham...
THEBOYHOTSPUR.COM Mar 3

Manchester United told to ‘sign Max Verstappen’ as he’s the Lisandro Martinez of Formula 1

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen has been told he would fit right into Manchester United’s squad. The football and F1 worlds have collided...
TALKSPORT Mar 3

Fernando Alonso is F1’s greatest s***house and Hamilton’s toughest-ever opponent – now he could be fighting Max Verstappen for title

Formula 1 has attracted plenty of new fans in recent years, and unbeknownst to them, the whole show is about to arrive. Netflix's Drive to Survive...
TALKSPORT Mar 3

Robbie Lyle launches new F1 channel and admits he'd 'love' for it to be bigger than AFTV

EXCLUSIVE: AFTV legend Robbie Lyle's new F1 channel will get its first outing at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend - and the...
DAILY STAR Mar 3

Exclusive: Levy to jet to Middle East this weekend after Tottenham deal agreed

Daniel Levy is expected to attend the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend as part of Formula 1’s tie-in with Tottenham, sources have told Football...
FOOTBALLINSIDER247.COM Mar 3

Video: “Such a winner” – Man United’s Erik ten Hag backs Max Verstappen to win another Formula 1 world title

The Formula 1 season gets underway in Bahrain this weekend and ahead of the season opener, Man United boss Erik ten Hag has backed fellow...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Mar 2

Lewis Hamilton sent 'odd' Liverpool message ahead of new F1 season

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have been compared to Liverpool ahead of the new F1 season starting in Bahrain this weekend
LIVERPOOL ECHO Feb 28

F1 are failing to tackle Gulf’s sportswashing and holding 2023 season opener in Bahrain is not helping situation

THIS year's Formula One season kicks off on Sunday in Bahrain, a venue that polarises opinion as the opening race for such a global...
THE SUN Feb 28

Drugovich to race in Bahrain if Stroll is ruled out with injury

The 22-year-old Brazilian drove the car in pre-season testing this week.
THE-STAR.CO.KE Feb 27

West Asia Wrap: Bahrain's Khalidiya on the rise; Saudi Pro League sizzling

Manama: Manama Club’s hold on the Bahraini Premier League is beginning to show signs of cracks as Khalidiya recorded an important win over the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 20

Wigan Athletic legend returns to lead new academy set-up

Wigan Athletic legend Barry Knowles has rejoined his hometown club - and will be spearheading the new Nasser Vocational Training Centre in Bahrain.
WIGAN TODAY Feb 17

Formula 1 superstar Lando Norris jokes that he was ‘disappointed’ not to join Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale at Pebble Beach, but keeps the door open for future golf adventures

Formula 1 star and golf obsessive Lando Norris has admitted to talkSPORT that he would have loved to have joined Gareth Bale at Pebble Beach. The...
TALKSPORT Feb 13

Rosenborg completes signing of Jayden Nelson

Photo by Ira L. Black - Corbis/Getty ImagesNelson leaves Toronto FC with 50 appearances and one goal to his name. Another Canadian has crossed...
WAKINGTHERED.COM Feb 8

SAFF ready to stage a spectacular AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Manama: The 33rd AFC Congress confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the Host Association of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™ in the...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 2

Power to the Saudis after latest march onwards and upwards at AFC Congress

KEIR RADNEDGE ANALYSIS —- Saudi Arabia extended its power and influence within international football at the Asian confederation congress in...
KEIRRADNEDGE.COM Feb 1

AFC Executive Committee takes important decisions in first meeting

Manama: The preparations for the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023™ gathered momentum today with the appointment of AFC Executive Committee and FIFA Council...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 1

AFC Executive Committee and Asia’s FIFA Council members confirmed

Manama: The 33rd Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Congress concluded on Wednesday in Manama, Bahrain, with the AFC’s Member Associations electing...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 1

Saudi Arabia confirmed as hosts of the AFC Asian Cup 2027™

Manama: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Member Associations have today confirmed the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) as the host...
THE-AFC.COM Feb 1
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