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Football fever hits rebel-held northwest Syria - Al-Monitor
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Arab nations eye breakthrough at World Cup in Qatar
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Israeli soccer club calls off match with Barcelona in Jerusalem
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Israeli soccer fans find cold welcome in Qatar - Al-Monitor
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