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Hit Show ridden by Florent Geroux won the Dubai World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Hit Show denies Forever Young to win Dubai World Cup

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Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

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Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

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Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

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A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

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Gunnar Solskjaer during Besiktas's 2-1 Super Lig win over leaders Galatasaray. Getty Images

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Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil and qualification for the 2026 World Cup. EPA

Which teams have qualified for 2026 World Cup?

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

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There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

A Saudi driver drives his car up a dune in the Quseiba area, in the Az Zulfi desert on February 22, 2025. Every year through the end of April, droves of people flock to Zulfi, more than 200 kilometres northwest of Riyadh, where adrenaline-seeking motorists drive superpowered cars across steep dunes. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP)

'A real rush of adrenaline': Saudi Arabia gearheads take on towering dunes

Gunnar Solskjaer during Besiktas's 2-1 Super Lig win over leaders Galatasaray. Getty Images

Solskjaer 'delighted' after Besiktas beat Galatasaray and give boost to Mourinho

Argentine players celebrate their victory over Brazil and qualification for the 2026 World Cup. EPA

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Godolphin trainer Saeed bin Suroor is the most successful trainer in the history of the Dubai World Cup, saddling nine winners. Getty

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PSG close in on Ligue 1 title with inexhaustible Hakimi leading the charge

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Premier League: Marmoush steps up for City as Liverpool edge closer to title

Golden boy Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings' strong start to IPL 2025

Football

Kevin De Bruyne, right, celebrates with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola after their FA Cup win over Bournemouth. AFP

Kevin de Bruyne announces he will leave Manchester City at the end of the season

Belgian playmaker announced the news in an emotional letter to City fans

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Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 19 goals in 24 SPL games for Al Nassr this season. Getty Images

Goals still flowing for Ronaldo at Al Nassr but trophies proving more elusive

Premier League predictions: Man City power past United in Manchester derby

PSG close in on Ligue 1 title with inexhaustible Hakimi leading the charge

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka with teh Miami Open trophy after defeating Jessica Peegula in the final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida. AFP

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

World No1 defeats Jessica Pegula and reveals she has become mentally stronger

Djokovic closes in on 100th career title as Messi witnesses Miami masterclass

Philippines' Alexandra Eala hits a return against Jessica Pegula during their Miami Open semi-final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. AFP

Pacquiao lauds Eala after Philippines sensation's dream run ends

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Novak Djokovic disagrees with ‘some points’ in PTPA lawsuit

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