Yemen and football in the face of civil war: ‘It would be very nice to give the world a different headline’
By The Guardian · October 1, 2026

Coach Noureddine Ould Ali is staying positive despite a difficult situation at home and tough opponents at the Gulf Cup The Yemen national coach, Noureddine Ould Ali, chose not to reach for a good old-fashioned football
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