Author: Hesham Hassanein

CAF Confirms That the African Super League is Coming

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African Super League

Earlier this year, the European Super League united football fans worldwide. Yet, after the failure of the Super League and all the backlash against it, the football world is shaken once more. At least, the African football world is. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has now confirmed what had previously been rumours. The African […] READ MORE

The Best Football League You’re Not Watching

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J-League

Asia is a rising giant in football. The continent successfully hosted the 2002 World Cup, leading to a boom in interest for the sport. A year from this December, Asia will host its second world cup – the highly controversial Qatar 2022 tournament. When people talk about football in Asia, the Chinese Super League often […] READ MORE

The African Super Club Without Fans

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Pyramids FC

Africa is home to some of football’s most bizarre stories. In 2019, the Champions League final was awarded due to a club that withdrew from the competition. In 2001, Real Madrid’s Galacticos went to Cairo to get beaten by Egyptian side Al Ahly. This, however, is a story about one of Africa’s strangest organizations. A […] READ MORE

The Fiercest Rivalry in Africa

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There is no bigger game in the African football calendar than the Zamalek and Ahly fixture, locally referred to as El Qimah, or ‘The Top’ –  collectively, the two Egyptian sides make up the rivalry known as the Cairo Derby. The game is annually the biggest grudge match in Egypt, the Middle East and all […] READ MORE

How European Football Can Learn From Competitive MLS

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Competitive MLS

The MLS is an odd football league. It stands out from most of the established league systems in world football. It’s a meeting point, where American franchise sports meets the international football system. This odd league, operating in an established international system, often draws the ridicule of international fans. The MLS is one of few […] READ MORE