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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on as his side lose the FA Cup final to Crystal Palace. AFP

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Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

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UAE coach Ahmed Raza made headlines after instructing all his 10 batters to retire out in order to secure a quick win over Qatar in a Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Newcastle United's Italian midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 11, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Premier League predictions: Arsenal face home defeat to Newcastle

Diego Costa is currently a free agent after leaving Brazilian club Gremio. Getty Images

ExclusiveCosta on why Ancelotti is good fit for Brazil and Antony's issues at Man United

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks dejected after being booed by Liverpool fans at Anfield. PA

Ask Mina: Boos for Alexander-Arnold and Alonso's Real credentials

Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

Youssef Amyn says he was ready for a new challenge when he joined Al Wehda from Eintracht Braunschweig last summer. Photo: Saudi Pro League

Iraq's Amyn on playing against Ronaldo, his love of Jeddah and World Cup dreams

Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Can 'football heritage' help PSG and will Conte stay at Napoli?

Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

Awesome Al Ahli are perfect antidote to Ronaldo and Jesus dysfunction

UAE coach Ahmed Raza made headlines after instructing all his 10 batters to retire out in order to secure a quick win over Qatar in a Women’s T20 World Cup qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Tactical innovations that prompted law changes in cricket

Newcastle United's Italian midfielder #08 Sandro Tonali celebrates after scoring his team first goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on May 11, 2025. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Premier League predictions: Arsenal face home defeat to Newcastle

Diego Costa is currently a free agent after leaving Brazilian club Gremio. Getty Images

ExclusiveCosta on why Ancelotti is good fit for Brazil and Antony's issues at Man United

Trent Alexander-Arnold looks dejected after being booed by Liverpool fans at Anfield. PA

Ask Mina: Boos for Alexander-Arnold and Alonso's Real credentials

Aryna Sabalenka is world No 1 and a three-time Grand Slam champion. Getty Images

Sabalenka on ‘accept, learn, and move on’ mantra and Swiatek's struggles

Youssef Amyn says he was ready for a new challenge when he joined Al Wehda from Eintracht Braunschweig last summer. Photo: Saudi Pro League

Iraq's Amyn on playing against Ronaldo, his love of Jeddah and World Cup dreams

Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Can 'football heritage' help PSG and will Conte stay at Napoli?

Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

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Sadio Mane, right, gets the match ball after scoring four times for Al Nassr against Al Okhdood.

Mane hits four as Al Nassr win 9-0 without Ronaldo

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Manchester United defender Leny Yoro, left, fends off Athletic Club's Alvaro Djalo. AFP

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