Karim Benzema, the former Real Madrid star, has opened up about his decision to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad in a stunning move that shocked the football world. The French striker said he was attracted by the “huge project” and the fact that Saudi Arabia is a Muslim country. A lucrative deal Benzema signed a two-year contract with Al-Ittihad in June 2023, after his contract with Real Madrid expired. He…

UEFA and FIFA silent on the violence that killed hundreds in Israel and Gaza Jewish football fans have spoken out on their disappointment at the silence from the footballing world in the wake of the horrific scenes in Tel Aviv and Gaza this week. The UEFA and FIFA, the governing bodies of European and world football respectively, have not issued any statement or condolence to the victims of the Hamas…

The decline of Canadian hockey talent Canada is widely regarded as the birthplace and heartland of ice hockey, a sport that is deeply ingrained in the national identity and culture. However, in recent years, Canadian hockey players have faced increasing challenges and difficulties to succeed in their home country, both at the professional and amateur levels. According to statistics from the National Hockey League (NHL), the number of Canadian players…

David Blatt’s message of unity and courage The former head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Maccabi Tel Aviv, David Blatt, posted a huge statement of support for Israel and its people amid the ongoing Hamas attacks. Blatt, who is an Israeli-American, expressed his pain and anger at the terrorist organization that has been launching rockets at Israeli cities and towns, killing and injuring civilians. Blatt urged the world to…

The Olympic gold medalist has been hospitalized for over a week with a life-threatening condition, according to her family. A Rare and Serious Illness Mary Lou Retton, the first American woman to win the individual all-around gold medal in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics, is battling a rare form of pneumonia that has put her in the intensive care unit for more than a week. Her daughter, McKenna Kelley, revealed…