On his 19th birthday on 7 November 2012, walking on his way to a café in Bahrain, he was picked up by Bahraini security forces. The head of Thailand's prisons defended the decision to use leg restraints, after photos and video of al-Araibi in chains and prison garb dominated local media discussion panels. Football live scores for all leagues and competitions on SofaScore livescore. He is awarded the 4th best African player of the century. He is widely considered as the best Algerian player of all time and one of the best players in Africa. Larbi Benbarek; also Ben Barek or Ben M'barek (Arabic: العربي بن مبارك ‎; 16 June 1917 – 16 September 1992) was a French-Moroccan football player. There was a campaign urging Thailand not to extradite him until 11 February 2019, when the Thai Office of the Attorney-General dropped the extradition case against him at Bahrain's request. [20], On 7 February 2019, in response to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs' press release on 6 February and Deputy Permanent Secretary Thani Thongpakdi's statements earlier in the day on 7 February, the Australian government issued a statement saying that "Australia never issued a Red Notice against Mr Alaraibi. He believes Thailand was stuck in a "no win" situation over Al-Arabi's detention, adding that Australia and Thailand also share close ties. Political leaders from each country, as part of a joint commission aimed at strengthening cooperation between their nations, last met in August 2018. [7][17], On 4 February 2019 al-Araibi arrived at the Bangkok court with his feet shackled together in front of many international supporters and news cameras, begging not to be sent back to Bahrain. [6] He told German broadcaster ARD "They spent three hours hitting me hard on my legs, while saying we will break your bones, we will destroy your future, you will never play football again with these legs. [15], Al-Araibi and his wife flew to Thailand on 27 November 2018 for a belated honeymoon, but both were detained upon arrival at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport ,[6][16] at the request of Bahraini authorities,[3] and in response to an Interpol red notice. [1][5] Emad had come to the attention of authorities as an activist before the 2011 uprising, and one night at the end of 2011 police turned up at the family home at 3 a.m, looking for him. [21], Academics and human rights groups raised the issue of the very close ties between the two countries, both financially and between the two royal families. [1][9], The next day Al-Araibi told the public prosecutor he had been playing in a televised football match when the attack took place and denied the allegations. But his detention was extended for 45 days, during which he says security forces tried to torture a confession out of him. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. Catch the latest music tracks, discover binge-worthy podcasts, or listen to radio shows – all whenever you want. W Tegi Enta . Ben Barek was born on 16 June 1917 in Casablanca,[2] then part of French Morocco. Listen without limits, with BBC Sounds. [17], Bahrain has said little publicly about the case, but interior minister Sheikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa issued a statement condemning external interference in the internal affairs of Bahrain,[1] saying that critics of Bahraini courts should remember that al-Araibi was released on bail and allowed to travel to Qatar to play for the national team. Al-Araibi was one of these, playing for Bahrain's Olympic team. [45][46], On 18 February, the AFP and Home Affairs Assistant Minister Linda Reynolds were questioned in a Senate estimates hearing about the circumstances leading to al-Arabi's detention. The statement said that on 30 November Interpol rescinded the Red Notice, which had been issued erroneously and contrary to Interpol's rules regarding refugees and asylum-seekers, upon advice from Australia. [13][26] FIFA called for al-Araibi's return to Australia in early December 2018 in communications with the FFA (although did not issue a media statement until January), and the FFA called for his return to Australia on 10 December. [44] He was subsequently placed on a flight to Melbourne, landing there on 12 February and being welcomed by a huge crowd. Football. He also wrote of several cases of Bahrain's abuse of human rights, including the detention of activist Najah Yusuf and jiujitsu champion Mohamed Mirza, and his belief in the ability of sports bodies to apply effective pressure to bring about change. Profile page for Morocco football player Youssef El Arabi (Striker). Access knowledge, insights and opportunities. This Red Notice was issued by Bahrain on 8 November 2018." Al Brince 15 #15. No reason was given by the foreign ministry, but the decision was made under Section 21 of the Prosecution Act, which allows for cases to be dropped if not in the public interest, and he would be released and allowed to return to Australia as soon as possible. [22] He was granted Australian citizenship one month later, on 12 March 2019. The Australian government not initially being aware of this, in line with procedure notified Thailand of his travel. He is a dissident, who fled to Australia in 2014 and subsequently gained Australian citizenship in March 2019. Six years after his death, he was awarded the FIFA Order of Merit Award, which is the award of the highest honor in FIFA. ‎تسليط الضوء على نادي ليفربول من خلال نشر أخر الأخبار. [1] [29] Foster's many tweets on the topic were widely shared[30] and the hashtag #SaveHakeem has been trending on social media platforms. Eventually they demoted the club to the second division.[4]. "[8] He was then released on bail. Representatives of 14 countries attended the hearing. In late January, the office of Marise Payne said that her government was making "extensive efforts" on behalf of al-Araibi. He was also called up to the German senior national team for a friendly against Chile in 2014. Gareth Frank Bale (born 16 July 1989) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur, on loan from Real Madrid of La Liga, and the Wales national team.. Bale began his professional career at Southampton, playing at left-back and earning acclaim as a free kick specialist. Hakeem al-Araibi (Arabic: حكيم العريبي ‎; born 7 November 1993), is an Australian footballer of Bahraini descent. America is the home of baseball for example. [18][19][20] However, this was denied in a later press statement given by the Australian government, which said that by Bahrain had issued the Red Notice on 8 November 2018. Al-Araibi spoke out against the persecution and torture of other footballers who had demonstrated against the ruling regime during the Bahraini uprising of 2011[6] (which was mostly led by Bahrain's majority Shia, as is al-Araibi,[7] whilst the ruling family is Sunni[8]). Al Brince 23 #23. became the first Thai club to publicly support the detained footballer, club president Mitti Tiyapairat posting on the club's Facebook page and calling on its supporters to demand the Thai government meet its international obligations. Larbi Benbarek; also Ben Barek or Ben M'barek (Berber: ⵍⵄⴰⵔⴱⵉ ⴱⴻⵏ ⴱⴰⵔⴻⴽ, Arabic: العربي بن مبارك‎; 16 June 1917 – 16 September 1992) was a French-Moroccan football player. BIRD has said that Emad's testimony was obtained through physical and psychological duress. Al-Shabab spent years in Bahrain's top division and included a number of young players who had represented the country's various national youth teams. [36] His status as a permanent resident allows him to remain in Australia indefinitely and to travel abroad, so long as he does not travel to Bahrain.[37]. [21], After the Bangkok court's judgement on 4 February, Australia's ambassador-designate in Thailand, Allan McKinnon, urged the Thai Prime Minister to allow al-Araibi to return to Australia, saying that he had the power to intervene and release him at any time and should do so. This was also confirmed by the prosecutor in the context of yesterday's hearing.". [28], The Australian government, Football Federation Australia (FFA), Professional Footballers Australia (PFA), and FIFA[9] all called for his release and return to Australia. Bellarabi was born in West Berlin, to a Moroccan father and a German mother. Born on February 3rd, 1987 in Caen, France. [13][14], Speaking to international media from Australia in 2016, al-Araibi said that Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa, a member of Bahrain's ruling royal family and then running for president of FIFA, should be investigated for possible involvement in the mass torture of pro-democracy athletes who had protested against the royal family during the 2011 uprising. Career Early years. Build and engage with your professional network. [1], Al-Araibi took his opportunity to flee the country when out on bail and playing football for the national team in 2013 in Qatar. Bader Al Shuaibi - Bil Arabi 3. Search the world's information, including webpages, images, videos and more. Larbi Ben Barek died in his hometown on 16 September 1992. Son rêve ? Lakhdar Belloumi (Arabic: لخضر بلومي ‎; born in 29 December 1958) is an Algerian former football player and manager. [6] Al-Araibi's wife was later released and he was moved to Bangkok Remand Prison. Thongpakdi said that the Red Notice had been issued by Bahrain in August 2018. [1] Since then, he has lived in Melbourne, marrying his wife (whom he had known since he was 17) and playing semi-professional football. He returned to Marseille in 1953 but joined USM Bel-Abbès shortly thereafter, where he ended his playing career. On 18 December, the Bel Arabi initiative will encourage this entire population base to express its love for the mother language. [4], The BFA targeted Al-Shabab, being a Shia club, and for almost a year after the revolution there was no football there. Live score and live football results are updated live from more then 500+ leagues around the world. [10][12] He fled first to Iran, then Malaysia, then Thailand and eventually, nearly six months later, to Australia where he sought asylum in May 2014. [14], On 27 February 2019 al-Araibi told of his ordeal in The Guardian, expressing his gratitude to all concerned for helping to secure his release and his relief at his return, but also of his belief that Bahrain will continue to pursue him. Gabl La Trouh. [7][24] The chair of Football Federation Australia has been seeking a place on the executive of the AFC. 1 was here. [38] Foreign minister Don Pramudwinai said Australia and Bahrain should negotiate a solution, with Thailand ready to mediate, and that "for now Hakeem will be under the care of Thai authorities". He is said to have invented the "Blind Pass". The first African star and the first to bear the nickname of "Black Pearl," Ben Barek blazed a trail to the European, and particularly French and Spanish, leagues for African-born players. 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[34], On 7 February 2019, a coalition of 57 Thai human rights and civil liberties groups, academics and leading legal figures called on the Thai government to release al-Araibi, citing the political character of the charges and the "persecution, torture, cruel treatment or a life-threatening situation" to which al-Araibi may be subject if he is extradited. [6] Amnesty International describe this trial as "unfair". As Emad was not there, they took Hakeem, accused him of burning tyres, which he denied, and held him for three months, until February 2011 and the uprising was under way. Salman lost his bid for the FIFA presidency, but remains president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and is still a FIFA vice-president. [6] The alleged vandalism was said to have taken place at around the time that al-Araibi was playing in a televised football match. [7], On 4 February 2019, international football stars Didier Drogba and Jamie Vardy tweeted their support. On 6 February 2019, in the first instance of sporting sanctions, Australia's Under-23s Olyroos' pre-tournament camp to Thailand was cancelled by the FFA and alternatives were sought. The ‘Bel Arabi’ hashtag, is one of the biggest initiatives launched by Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation in the field of social media. Par ailleurs, il a reçu de nombreuses distinctions de la part des fédérations sportives le… His comeback in 1954 against Germany in Hanover was curtailed by an injury after half an hour and proved to be the end of his career. [40], According to Dr Aim Sinpeng, an expert in South-East Asian politics at the University of Sydney, the Thai and Bahraini royal families have always had a close relationship and the Bahraini royal family visits Thailand every year. [9], The London-based Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD) disagreed with Thailand's decision and his conviction in absentia to 10 years’ jail by Bahrain, saying that the documentation of al-Araibi's trial was full of "flaws and contradictions". Early life. Khaled al-Asaad had devoted his life to the study of the city, from its Roman-era tombs to the Temple of Bel. Bel-Arabi (Advanced Arabic Analyzer) Contact us: belarabiproject@gmail.com [35], In early December 2018, Foreign Minister Marise Payne said that she had raised the matter with her Thai counterpart, Don Pramudwinai, requesting that Al-Araibi be allowed to return to Melbourne as soon as possible. [10], Thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, has a history of returning alleged criminals to their countries of origin, and has strong economic links with Bahrain. Pierre-Michel Lasogga (born 15 December 1991) is a German footballer who plays as a centre-forward for Al-Khor in Qatar. Darb Al Shahama 2 #2. Darb Al Shahama 12 #12. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Surapong Tovichakchaikul had said in 2012 that the relationship between Thailand and Bahrain "was very close and strong" and also disclosed Bahrain Prime Minister was a "close personal friend" of former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and had "donated roughly $2 million of his own money" to Thailand for flood relief. It expressed the hope that "Australia and Bahrain will have the goodwill to earnestly work together towards finding a win-win solution to this issue". Foster said that football sanctions should be imposed on Thailand and Bahrain. He has represented Germany U21s at international level. Career. Maghasat Qatariya 2 #2. [38], On 6 February, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an eight-point press release, stressing Thailand's role as a disinterested party which had unwittingly become tangled in a dispute between Australia and Bahrain, but which as a sovereign country has "legal obligations and commitments to the international community". Football in Algeria. Tarae'f Al Salaf 1 #1. Bonne nouvelle pour Caen : Youssef El Arabi veut terminer sa carrière à Malherbe ! The Education City Speaker Series Bel Arabi event with H E Salah bin Ghanem Al Ali will feature a 30-minute moderated discussion, followed by a … Football in Algeria. [17], Questions about the role of the Australian Federal Police in his arrest were raised after it was reported that the AFP, working as locally based Interpol, had notified Thailand of his arrival and did not flag his refugee status. Latest on Olympiakos forward Youssef El Arabi including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN With the help of Benbarek, Atlético won La Liga in 1950 and 1951. He is largely remembered as the first successful French African footballer in Europe. [14], His case was widely reported on major news outlets throughout the world,[13][23][24][25] and was compared to that of Saudi Arabian woman Rahaf Mohammed,[3][26] who was detained in Bangkok on 5 January 2019 at the request of Saudi authorities after fleeing the country, but released after criticism on social media and United Nations intervention, after being granted asylum in Canada.