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Swedish‑Syrian basketball player Yousef Abdullah reflects on his journey from Syria to the national team, his role in Syria’s Asian qualifier push, and his ambition to make history for his homeland.
Syria broke a 14‑year winless streak in the U18 Asia Cup, defeating Lebanon and sparking optimism for future successes.
Warsan Hussin’s path from war‑torn Iraq to the soccer fields of Baltimore illustrates how sport can forge community, opportunity, and hope for refugee children.
Iran has completed a 2‑0 victory over Syria in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, extending Hamed Kazemi’s unique streak of more rebounds than points across all six games. With a well‑balanced roster, the team now prepares for tougher match‑ups against Australia, the Philippines and New Zealand.
A photographer documents a unique sight: fifteen dogs dressed in Messi jerseys, reflecting Argentina’s collective hope during the tournament.
The United States has moved to block the Iranian men’s national soccer team from traveling to the United States for the World Cup, citing national‑security concerns, while the broader geopolitical implications unfold.
President Trump called off potential attacks on Iran after a conceptual nuclear understanding, while Iran stressed no deal is final. The U.S. men’s soccer team prepares for a 2026 World Cup match against Paraguay, the administration proposes cuts to the Forest Service, and a conservation project revives the northern bald ibis, captured by photographer Gunnar Hartmann.
President Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran, signaling a possible de‑escalation, while the U.S. men’s soccer team prepares for a pivotal World Cup match against Paraguay. Meanwhile, the administration eyes a major downsizing of the U.S. Forest Service, and a photographer captures a rare migration of northern bald ibises.