Association football is one of the three most-popular sports in India, the others being cricket and kabaddi. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recognises the Indian Super League as the national football league of India. The Santosh Trophy is a knock-out competition among Indian states and government institutions.
The Libya national football team represents Libya in men's international association football and it is controlled by the Libyan Football Federation. The team has never qualified for FIFA World Cups in history but has qualified for three Africa Cup of Nations: 1982, 2006, and 2012. In 1982, the team was both the host and runner-up. In the Arab Cup, Libya finished second in 1964 and 2012, and third in 1966. The team is affiliated with both FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Lebanon national football team, controlled by the Lebanese Football Association (LFA), have represented Lebanon in association football since their inception in 1933. The squad is governed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continentally, and FIFA worldwide. While Lebanon have yet to qualify for the FIFA World Cup, they have qualified three times to the AFC Asian Cup: they first participated in 2000, when they hosted the event. Lebanon's main venue is the Camille Chamoun Sports City Stadium in Beirut; however they also play in other locations such as the Saida Municipal Stadium in Sidon.
The Palestine national football team, governed by the Palestinian Football Association, represents Palestine in association football. The squad is governed by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continentally, and FIFA worldwide.
FC Rostov is a Russian professional football club based in Rostov-on-Don. The club competes in the Russian Premier League, playing their home matches at the Rostov Arena.
The Saudi Football Federation is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams. The founder of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation is Prince Abdullah bin Faisal Al Saud.
FC Gandzasar Kapan is an Armenian football club based in the town of Kapan, Syunik Province. The team currently plays in Armenian First League. The club headquarters are located on 18 Garegin Nzhdeh street, Kapan. The Gandzasar Kapan Training Centre is located at the eastern outskirts of the town of Kapan.
Abdelatif Bahdari is a Palestinian professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Markaz Balata. From 2007 to 2020, he earned 71 caps for Palestine national football team.
Anton Aleksandrovich Zemlyanukhin is a Kyrgyzstani international footballer who plays for Alga Bishkek.
The South Sudan national football team represents South Sudan in international football and is controlled by the South Sudan Football Association, the governing body for football in South Sudan.
Mohammad Yusef Mashriqi is an American-born Afghan professional soccer player who represented the Afghanistan national team.
Ashraf Nu'man Al-Fawaghra is a Palestinian professional footballer who plays for Shabab Al-Khalil of the West Bank Premier League and the Palestine national team as a forward or attacking midfielder.
Hilal Al-Quds Club is a Palestinian sports, cultural, social, scouting, artistic and youth club. It has many sports activities, one of which is football. It was established in 1972 within the walls of the Old City of Jerusalem. The club's motto is "Development, training and rehabilitation of Jerusalemite youth is the focus of our cause." Al-Hilal Al-Quds Club is located in the heart of Jerusalem. 12,500-capacity Faisal Al-Husseini International Stadium is their home stadium in Al-Ram, near Jerusalem.
Abdallah Jaber is a Palestinian professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Bnei Reineh.
Mohammed Yahya Jahfali is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Al Hilal in the Saudi Premier League. He was called up to the Saudi Arabia national football team for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification.
Mohammed Nuaman Abdelfatah Saleh is a Palestinian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Malaysia Super League club Sabah and the Palestine national team.
Mahmoud Wadi is a Palestinian footballer who plays as a striker for Egyptian Premier League club Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC, on loan from Pyramids, and the Palestine national team. Wadi is nicknamed "the Tower" because of his tall stature and regular goals scored by his head.
Rami Hamadeh also spelled Rami Hamadi is a Palestinian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Palestine national football team and Jabal Al-Mukaber in the West Bank Premier League. He is Palestine's all time leader in clean sheets, having recorded 20 over the course of his national team career.
Oday Ibrahim Mohammad Dabbagh is a Palestinian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Belgian Pro League club Charleroi and the Palestine national team.
Yaser Mohammed Abdulrahman Hamed is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Egyptian side Al Zamalek. Born in Spain, he represents the Palestine national team.
