Football

UAE coach Cosmin Olariou during the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Two ex-Real Madrid bosses blocking UAE’s path to World Cup qualification

National team are vying for a place on the plane to North America next summer via a play-off in Doha

Football

Libya's football ambitions in focus with high-profile Inter v Atletico friendly

Football
Mohamed Salah scored four goals the last time Egypt faced Djibouti. EPA

Salah aims to put poor Liverpool form aside and help Egypt seal World Cup spot

Football

From Real Madrid to Muscat: Carlos Queiroz tipped to guide Oman to World Cup

Football

Emiratis, expatriates and the ‘Dream of a Nation’: UAE football’s new identity

Football

Moises Caicedo scorches Liverpool: Premier League team of the week

Football

Tennis

World No1 Aryna Sabalenka has been a familiar face in Dubai since making her tournament debut in 2017. DDFTC

Sabalenka and Swiatek to compete at redeveloped Dubai Tennis Stadium in 2026

Tickets go on sale for WTA 1000 event with venue now boasting new 2,000-seat Court 1

Tennis

Alexandra Eala bows out of Suzhou after defeat to Victorija Golubic

Tennis
Benjamin Hassan and Hady Habib pictured in Cairo ahead of their David Cup match against Barbados, Photo: Reem Abulleil

Davis Cup tie in Cairo bittersweet for Lebanese trailblazers Habib and Hassan

Tennis

Davis Cup tie involving Israel moved behind closed doors over 'safety concerns'

Tennis

US Open: Ball in Sinner's court as Alcaraz wins latest game of one-upmanship

Tennis

Jabeur: Dubai academy is a 'dream come true'

Tennis

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