Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has once again voiced his staunch support for Palestine, delivering a sharp critique of the international community’s silence regarding the ongoing humanitarian crisis. In a recently circulated video, the Spanish tactician expressed his frustration with the global response, marking another instance of his vocal stance on global humanitarian issues.
In parallel developments within the Algerian sports landscape, former national team captain Madjid Bougherra has been officially appointed as the head coach of the Lebanese national team. The announcement comes as Algerian athletics celebrates gymnast Kaylia Nemour, who was recently honored as the ‘Best Algerian Athlete of 2025’ following her historic international performances.
On the regional front, the Algerian national handball team has successfully advanced to the semi-finals of the African Championship after securing a decisive victory against Angola. Domestically, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) has implemented an immediate suspension of all scheduled football matches, while USM Alger confirmed the departure of head coach Abdelhak Benchikha following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract.
Other notable updates include MC Alger’s recent defeat against Lupopo in continental play and the FAF’s presentation of its 2025 activity report. Additionally, the Algerian government has announced new subsidies for Hajj pilgrims, reducing costs by 10 million centimes following the latest cabinet meeting chaired by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
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