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Women in the family area of a public stadium at a match between local rivals Al-Ahli and Al-Batin in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Photograph: Tasneem Alsultan
There’s a new sound at soccer matches in Saudi Arabia: women’s cheers

When the first goal was scored during the soccer game in Saudi Arabia on Friday, a new noise joined the ruckus in the stands: the sound of women cheer(...)

Izzeddeen and Eman Alkarajeh with their children Omar, Jouri and Lama. Izzeddeen, a Palestinian from the west bank who moved here from Saudi Arabia with his wife and children last year and is living in direct provision in Cork. Photograph: Michael Mac Sweeney/Provision
‘We didn’t come to Ireland to claim benefits. That would be an embarrassment’

Izzeddeen Alkarajeh had been living and working in Saudi Arabia for nearly 17 years when he lost his job. He knew his Jordanian wife, who he met durin(...)