The Daily Star Lebanon Breaking News, Lebanon News, Middle East News & World News

Following a Europa League soccer match between Ajax and Maccabi Tel Aviv, violent incidents erupted in Amsterdam on Thursday night, with rioters reportedly targeting Israeli supporters. Amsterdam authorities stated Friday that rioters “actively sought out Israeli supporters to attack and assault them.” In response, Israel arranged flights to transport its fans home safely. The Amsterdam city authorities, police, and prosecution …

Hezbollah announced it launched missile strikes on a naval base near Haifa on Friday, marking its second attack on the area in less than a day. According to the Lebanese group, the “Stella Maris” naval base northwest of Haifa was struck by a missile barrage in what it described as retaliation for “attacks and massacres” committed by Israel. On Thursday, …

On Thursday, armed Israeli police entered a French-owned church compound in Jerusalem, briefly detaining two consulate employees, prompting France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, to cancel his planned visit to the site. This incident comes amid strained diplomatic ties between France and Israel following French President Emmanuel Macron’s call for an arms embargo on Israel, which faced criticism from Prime Minister …

Real Sociedad will host Barcelona at Reale Arena this Sunday in a La Liga showdown. Real Sociedad Current Form: L-D-W-W-L-W Real Sociedad comes into this match after a solid 2-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga. In that game, they held 45% possession and had 9 shots on goal, 3 of which were on target. Takefusa Kubo scored in the …

Stuttgart will take on Eintracht Frankfurt at MHPArena in a Bundesliga match this Sunday. Stuttgart Current Form: L-W-W-W-D-L Stuttgart is looking to bounce back after a 2-0 Champions League loss to Atalanta. In that match, they had 55% possession and managed 10 shots, with only one on target. Atalanta, in contrast, had 9 shots, with goals scored by Ademola Lookman …

Inter Milan will face off against Napoli at Stadio San Siro this Sunday in a Serie A matchup. Inter Milan Current Form: W-W-D-W-W-W Inter Milan aims to build on their recent 1-0 Champions League win against Arsenal. In that match, they had 37% possession and took 7 shots, with Hakan Çalhanoğlu scoring in the 45th minute. Arsenal managed 21 attempts …

Manchester United will host Leicester City at Old Trafford in a Premier League matchup on Sunday. Manchester United Current Form: D-W-D-L-W-D Manchester United enters this game following a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in their last Premier League fixture. In that match, United held 47% possession and took 11 shots, with 4 on target. Bruno Fernandes scored for United in the …

Arsenal heads to Stamford Bridge on Sunday for a Premier League showdown with Chelsea. Chelsea Current Form: D-L-W-W-L-D Chelsea comes into this game after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United in their latest Premier League match. Chelsea held 53% possession, with 12 shots and 3 on target, as Moisés Caicedo scored in the 74th minute. Manchester United had 11 attempts, …