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Security has been stepped up ahead of Champions League games in Spanish and French capitals this week amid threats from the Islamic State group.
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MENA Sports Wrap: Cristiano Ronaldo has bagged two hat-tricks in just three days, while... other sports stuff happened, I think
Palestine stayed second in Group I after beating Bangladesh 1–0 and on course for a first appearance in the third round of qualifying.
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Qatar's captain Al-Haydos had retired from international football, while Arab teams competed for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
Late last year the Turkish Football Federation suspended league games after the president of Turkish club Ankaragucu punched a referee following a match.
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Morocco now have Brahim Diaz in the squad after the Real Madrid midfielder swapped sides from Spain to the Atlas Lions.
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lost to Emirati side Al-Ain in a penalty shootout on Monday, crashing out of the Asian Champions League.
Saudi Arabia launched its campaign to host the 2034 soccer World Cup- and could be the second country from the Gulf region to host the showpiece event
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Qatar-owned PSG are reportedly trying to hold onto French star Kylian Mbeppe, who has been linked to a move to Real Madrid this summer.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for one match after he made an 'offensive' gesture towards supporters chanting the name of his rival Lionel Messi.