middle east and north africa

UEFA postpones soccer matches in Israel due to ongoing conflict

CNN  —  The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has postponed all matches scheduled in Israel over the next couple…

Bust of slain commander forces cancellation of soccer match between Iranian and Saudi teams

Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle East newsletter, a three-times-a-week look inside…

Roberto Mancini named as Saudi Arabia’s national team coach

CNN  —  Roberto Mancini was announced as the new head coach of Saudi Arabia’s men’s team on Sunday, just two…