Assyrian-Australian footballer Danella Butrus has re-signed with Melbourne City FC, extending her stay in the A-League Women, the highest level of women’s football in Australia.
The Swedish-Assyrian striker Mikael Ishak has emerged as one of the leading figures of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa Conference League with five goals in six games.
Assyrian-American offensive lineman Giovanni El-Hadi, a graduate standout from the Michigan Wolverines, has officially declared for the 2026 NFL Draft.
A patriotic poem written 100 years ago by Naum Faiq Palak has come to serve as inspiration for the Assyriska FF football team in Sweden, writes the club’s chairman, Moussa Esa.
Assyrian boxing cousins Jonny Mansour and Julius Ballo delivered standout performances on the undercard of the WBC Cruiserweight title rematch between Swedish champion Badou Jack and German-Armenian challenger Noel Mikaelian, held in Los Angeles on December 13.
21-year-old Assyrian footballer Charbel Shamoon scored his debut A-League Mens goal for Perth Glory on their recent away win over Macarthur FC in Sydney - a late, decisive strike that sealed a 2-0 victory under their new coach.
Assyrian-Australian boxer Alex Naman extended his perfect record to 9–0, defeating his opponent to win the IBO Oceania-Orient Super Bantamweight title, another milestone in the rising fighter’s journey from refugee roots to undefeated pro.
Assyrians continue to play a significant role in Iraq’s campaign to earn a berth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup intercontinental playoff, reflecting a historic pattern of influence within the national team.
Through pioneers such as Ammo Baba and Youra Eshaya, institutions like Nadi Al-Athori, and modern players including Justin Meram and Rebin Sulaka, Assyrians have consistently shaped Iraq’s footballing identity.
