Pierre Daccache
Sports enthusiast with a background in Political Science, History, and International Relations. He has carved a path in the filed of journalism, focusing on communication and leadership to excel in various facets of media production
Football – Liverpool: The Fall of King Salah at Anfield
Pierre Daccache 2025-12-09 11:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Mohamed Salah Football Liverpool Arne Slot
There are phrases that fall like bombs. When Mohamed Salah hints that he has been “thrown under the bus,” it is no longer just the frustration of an unhappy player. It is a signal of rupture. A message launched in the full glare of the media. And at that moment, at Liverpool, no one could pretend anymore that everything would still be settled ...
Football: Lebanon Heads to Qatar to Launch Its 2025 Arab Cup Campaign
Pierre Daccache 2025-11-25 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Joseph Aoun Qatar Football Gianni Infantino Arab Cup
Lebanon’s national football team departed for Doha on Sunday afternoon to begin final preparations ahead of their opening match in the 2025 Arab Cup. Miodrag Radulović’s men will face Sudan on Wednesday, November 26 at 6:00 p.m. (Beirut time) at Al-Gharafa Stadium, in a decisive knockout match that will determine their qualification to the ...
Said El Mala: The Lebanese-German Talent Now at the Top of Barcelona’s List
Pierre Daccache 2025-11-18 20:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Germany Football Said El Mala FC Barcelona
A Childhood Between Two Worlds Born in Krefeld in 2006 to a Lebanese father, Mohammed, and a German mother, Sabrina, El Mala grew up in a home shaped by two cultures and one obsession: football. His father played at an amateur level and passed on both the passion and the ambition. Said and his twin brother, Malek, learned early to move between ...
Football: Andre Harriman-Annous, A Missed Opportunity For The Lebanese Federation?
Pierre Daccache 2025-10-30 12:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Arsenal Football Carabao Cup Andre Harriman-Annous
At just 17, Andre Harriman-Annous broke into Arsenal’s starting eleven in the Carabao Cup against Brighton & Hove Albion, marking a turning point in his career. A player with Lebanese roots, he is now under the spotlight, and, ironically, it seems the Lebanese Football Association may have missed the boat. The Next Generation is Already ...
Samy Merheg, the Lebanese-Colombian Prodigy Who Caught Jorge Mendes’ Eye
Pierre Daccache 2025-10-14 11:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Lebanon Football Samy Merheg Jorge Mendes Colombia
It’s a story that’s starting to make noise well beyond Lebanon. At just 18 years old, Samy Jr. Merheg has been taken under the wing of Jorge Mendes, one of the most powerful agents in world football, known for managing the careers of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal, and Bernardo Silva, as reported by the Spanish outlet AS. This partnership ...
Oum el-Nour: 36 Years of Commitment and Hope
Pierre Daccache 2025-10-05 12:30 - Reading : less than a minute
For 36 years, Oum el-Nour has tirelessly pursued its mission: prevention, rehabilitation and reintegration. On Saturday, October 4, donors, friends and public figures gathered to celebrate this exceptional journey and support a cause that has become a national emergency. Beyond the speeches, the evening was marked by moments of emotion, music and ...
Lebanon Of Tomorrow Supports 2,350 Lebanese Students
Pierre Daccache 2025-09-06 14:35 - Reading : less than a minute
For the sixth consecutive year, Lebanon Of Tomorrow is committed to the future of young Lebanese people. With the Creating 2350 Smiles initiative, more than 2,350 students are receiving essential educational support. Because every smile counts, and education remains the key to a better future.
Esports: Team Falcons Retains Its World Crown
Pierre Daccache 2025-08-25 11:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Esports Team Falcons EWC Riyadh
The world's largest esports competition has just come to an end. On Sunday, August 24, after seven weeks of fierce competition, the curtain fell on the 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh. In an electric atmosphere, marked by the fervor of an audience from around the world, the Saudi club Team Falcons achieved the feat of retaining its title, winning ...
Where Will Ronaldo Write His Final Chapter?
Pierre Daccache 2025-05-28 12:05 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Saudi Arabia Football Cristiano Ronaldo Al-Nassr
Officially, his contract with Al-Nassr runs until the end of June. Unofficially, a verbal agreement for an extension has been mooted. But behind the scenes, the situation has changed. The Saudi club's elimination from the forthcoming Asian Champions League could shake the last pillars of his commitment. Despite his age and extraordinary stature, ...
Amid the Rubble, Nabatiyeh Votes
Yara Germany 2025-05-24 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Nawaf Salam Lebanon Amal Hezbollah Nabatieh Rubble
In a city scarred by war, where campaign posters hang beside portraits of those who lost their lives in the latest fighting, Nabatiyeh heads to the polls. Under the enduring shadow of the Hezbollah-Amal alliance, a faint voice of opposition is struggling to emerge.
Roland-Garros: Habib and Hassan on a Mission in Paris
Pierre Daccache 2025-05-21 15:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Lebanon Tennis Roland-Garros Benjamin Hassan Hady Habib
The dream begins with sweat. Every year, players from all over the world battle it out in the qualifying matches to earn their place in the main draw at Roland-Garros. On the Paris clay court, two Lebanese players did the country proud: Benjamin Hassan and Hady Habib, determined to make history. First Winning Ball On Monday, on a side court but ...
Pope Francis Dies at 88: A Legacy of Peace, Reform, and Compassion
Pierre Daccache 2025-04-21 12:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Francis leaves behind a profound legacy of humility, reform, and global outreach. Humble Beginnings in Buenos Aires The son of ...
International Sports Day: A Worldwide Celebration on April 6
Pierre Daccache 2025-04-06 11:40 - Reading : less than a minute
Sports International Sports Day
International Sports Day, celebrated on April 6, reminds us of one essential thing: there's no age limit for moving, progressing or simply getting started.
March 14, 2005... The Memory of a Dream, 20 Years Later
Pierre Daccache 2025-03-14 09:30 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon March 14 Beirut Martyr's Square
On March 14, 2005, over a million Lebanese took to the streets of Beirut to demand freedom, sovereignty and an end to the Syrian occupation.
Final Preparations for Yemenis in Sanaa Before Ramadan
Pierre Daccache 2025-02-28 13:10 - Reading : less than a minute
Residents of Sanaa make their final pre-Ramadan purchases in a market in the old city, while the number of shoppers is lower than last year.
Lebanon Face Their Davis Cup Destiny
Pierre Daccache 2025-01-30 16:25 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The pressure is on for the Lebanese national Davis Cup team as they prepare for a decisive battle against Peru in the qualifying round for entry into World Group I, the elite division of international tennis. The matches, scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Cairo's Smash Sporting Club, will determine whether Lebanon finally regains its place ...
Skiers from Lebanese Universities Take on the Italian Slopes
Pierre Daccache 2025-01-17 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Until January 23, the 2025 Winter Universiade organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) is taking place in Italy, with the Lebanese delegation participating with an ambitious and diverse team. The Lebanese athletes are mainly competing in skiing events. The races will take place across six different venues: Turin, ...
Lebanese Basketball Legend Fadi al-Khatib Inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame
Pierre Daccache 2025-01-16 18:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Lebanon Basketball Fadi el-Khatib FIBA
Basketball celebrates a momentous occasion with the induction of Lebanese sports icon Fadi al-Khatib into the prestigious FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2025. This honor consecrates an exceptional career marked by individual and collective achievements, while underlining the profound impact of “the Tiger” on international and Lebanese ...
Lebanon – Basketball: The Women's Team in Full Preparation for the 2025 Asia Cup
Pierre Daccache 2024-12-13 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
caption : Seven months before the 2025 Asia Cup, the women's national basketball team is preparing with determination to take on this new challenge. This is Beirut followed the team's preparations closely during a training session.
Athletes in Times of Crisis - Bryan Mansour: 'My Goal Is to Become the Best in Lebanon'
Pierre Daccache 2024-11-26 11:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
How are you experiencing this period of war, and what impact does it have on your daily life as an athlete? This period has been a real challenge for me, as basketball is a passion and an integral part of my life. Seeing the season interrupted was a shock, but I tried to maintain a positive attitude and focus on the aspects I could control. I ...
Hansi Flick: The Man to Bring FC Barcelona Back to Life?
Pierre Daccache 2024-10-15 18:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Is he the man to put Barça back on the road to victory and dominance on the national and international stage? That's the question we'll be exploring as we take a tactical look at Barça 2024-2025. Who is Hansi Flick? Hansi Flick, 59, is an experienced German coach who took over the reins of FC Barcelona at the start of the season. Prior ...
Abbas Sherkawi: 'Tadamon Tyr Is Ready for the Lebanese Football Championship'
Pierre Daccache 2024-09-18 16:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Tadamon Tyr team, shaken by a tumultuous season last year, narrowly avoided relegation before securing its place in the first division. This season, hopes were pinned on the presidency of businessman Hassan Fawaz, but his unexpected departure has created new uncertainty. As the start of the championship approaches, Abbas Sherkawi, the ...
Basketball-Intercontinental Cup: Al-Riyadi Lose to Fundación Unicaja
Pierre Daccache 2024-09-13 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Al-Riyadi suffered a heavy defeat in their Intercontinental Cup opener against the Spanish team Fundación Unicaja de Malaga (96-59). Al-Riyadi coach Ahmad Farran chose Karim Zeinoun, Hayk Gyokchyan, Wael Arakji, Manny Harris, and Elmedin Kikanovic as his starting five. Karim Zeinoun gave the illusion of opening the scoring for his team, ...
Football: The 10 Transfer Targets of 2024-25
Pierre Daccache 2024-08-24 10:05 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The summer transfer window of 2024 was a fairly quiet one, with no major transfers. However, there have been some notable moves that are sure to have a significant impact on the season ahead. Here is a list of players who are expected to have a remarkable impact in the 2024-25 season with their new clubs: Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): Let's ...
Basketball: Lebanon's Historic Victory Keeps Olympic Dream Alive
Pierre Daccache 2024-07-04 22:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Against all odds, Lebanon did it! The Lebanese team beat Angola in their second Olympic qualifying game in Valencia, Spain. With a score of 74-70, Lebanon secured its place in the semi-finals of the qualifying tournament for the Paris Games, making history in the process. The team's Olympic dreams are becoming even more vivid. Starting 5 For his ...
Basketball: Al-Riyadi Back in the Lead
Pierre Daccache 2024-05-18 10:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Al-Riyadi beat La Sagesse 111-78 at the Saeb Salam stadium (Manara) on Friday, now leading the final series of the Lebanese basketball championship 2-1. After a narrow loss to La Sagesse last Wednesday (85-84), Al-Riyadi responded strongly with a 33-point victory at home in Manara. Al-Riyadi coach Ahmad Farran had selected a starting five ...
Lebanon Hosts Its First Official Surfing Championship
Pierre Daccache 2024-05-10 20:28 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese Surfing Federation, in collaboration with the House of Creed, is organizing the first official Lebanese Surfing Championship on Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11 on the beach of the Jiyeh Marina complex. Federation president Ali Al-Amin said that the categories approved for the championship are the under-18 category, the shortboard ...
Victory Eludes Homenetmen, Riyadi One Step Away from the Final
Pierre Daccache 2024-05-05 19:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Homenetmen hosted Riyadi for the second game of their semi-final series at their Mezher stadium. The hosts lost 86-102, reducing their chances of qualifying for the final. Riyadi now only need a home win to secure their place in the final. Homenetmen, meanwhile, will have to outdo themselves to win the next three games and keep their final hopes ...
Riyadi Prepares the Ground Against Gorgan in WASL Finals
Pierre Daccache 2024-04-25 18:38 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Tonight, Thursday, April 25, the Riyadi club is set to face the Gorgan team (Iran) in the finals of the WASL (West Asia) competition at 8:30 PM at the Nohad Nawfal stadium in Zouk Mikael. Top of the Lebanese league standings, Riyadi are ready to take on the Iranian club. This match comes just a few days before the semi-finals of the local league, ...
Basketball: Beirut Club on Course for the Semi-Finals
Pierre Daccache 2024-04-15 20:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut Club continue their winning ways after securing a place among the league's top four teams. After their first match win over Club Antonin Sportif (CAS) on April 8 with an impressive score of 98-65, Beirut Club again beat the Antonins on Monday in a closer match that ended 87-71 in favor of the capital club, thus securing their place in the ...