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MMA Robert Whittaker during his practice in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
'I'm going to smash Chimaev': Whittaker on a mission at UFC 308

Former middleweight champion takes on unbeaten opponent in co-main event in Abu Dhabi after intense training camp at Renzo Gracie Dubai academy

October 22, 2024
Zlatko Dalic credits his time in charge of Al Ain for his success as Croatia coach. AFP
'Forever Ainawi' Zlatko Dalic leads Croatia Euro 2024 charge

Dalic, who has always credited his stint at Al Ain for helping him become a top-class manager, oversees his team's latest challenge that begins against Spain in Berlin

June 15, 2024
Khamzat Chimaev will not take part in UFC's inaugural event in Saudi Arabia due to 'persistent illness'. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Chimaev out of inaugural UFC Saudi Arabia event due to illness

Dubai-based star was scheduled to take on Robert Whittaker in promotion's debut show in the kingdom on June 22

June 14, 2024
France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe (C) acknowledges the crowd at the end of the International friendly football match between France and Canada at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux, on June 9, 2024. (Photo by ROMAIN PERROCHEAU / AFP)
Kylian Mbappe: Focus turns to Euro 2024 for next true superstar

France captain carries the hopes of a nation weeks after resolving his future with a transfer to the European champions

June 12, 2024
UAE's Fahad Badr battles with Bahrain's Hamad Al Shamsan during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the UAE and Bahrain. Zabeel Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Bento: UAE must improve for next phase of 2026 World Cup qualifying

National team, already secured of top spot in Group H of Round 2, held to a 1-1 draw by Bahrain in Dubai

June 12, 2024
The UAE defeated Nepal to make it five wins from five in Round 2 of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: UAE FA
UAE looking at bigger picture in 2026 World Cup qualifier

National team have already secured qualification to next stage and will aim to maintain perfect record

June 10, 2024
Ismail Matar's retirement brings the curtain down on a golden era of UAE football. Chris Whiteoak / The National
End of an era as former UAE golden boy Ismail Matar retires

All change in Emirati football as former national team stars Mabkhout, Abdulrahman and Khalil search for new clubs

June 05, 2024
Chris Whiteoak / The National
Weekend Essay: Al Ain’s Asian title shows how far UAE football has come

Winning the Champions League also reflected the success embedded in the country’s diversity as Emirati players blended brilliantly with the team’s expatriates

May 31, 2024
Nick Diaz has not fought in the UFC since a TKO loss to Robbie Lawler in 2021. AP
Diaz and Ferguson added to UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi card

UFC CEO announces that the hugely popular MMA stars will fight separate opponents on August 3

May 30, 2024
Islam Makhachev during his rematch against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Makhachev sets welterweight goal and will 'make it easy' against Poirier

Lightweight champion has big plans after this weekend's main event and hopes for a return to Abu Dhabi in October

May 29, 2024
Fabio De Lima, right, and Caio Canedo, left, played a crucial role in helping Al Wasl win the Pro League title for the first time in 17 years. Photo: PLC
De Lima and Canedo 'want more' after Al Wasl's UAE league title win

Dubai side crowned Adnoc Pro League champions for first time in 17 years

May 28, 2024
Erik celebrates after scoring for Al Ain during the Asian Champions League semi-final second leg against Al Hilal in Riyadh on April 23, 2024. Getty Images
We take our dreams, says Al Ain's Erik after ACL triumph

Brazilian was injured for final against Yokohama but played key role in UAE club's march to glory

May 27, 2024
Al Ain's Khalid Al Hashemi celebrates the win. Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos in the AFC Champions League final second leg. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'I saw flames in their eyes' - Al Hashemi says desire was key to victory

Defender dedicates Asian Champions League glory to UAE leadership following win over Yokohama F Marinos

May 26, 2024
Ain's Argentine coach Hernan Crespo celebrates after his team's vicrtory in the second leg of the AFC Champions League Final between UAE's Al Ain and Japan's Yokohama F. Marinos at the Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al-Ain on May 25, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Crespo: ACL triumph is reward for Al Ain's 'courage and heart'

UAE club overturn final first-leg deficit to thrash Yokohama F Marinos 5-1 at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

May 26, 2024
Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo celebrates the win. Al Ain take on Yokohama F Marinos in the AFC Champions League final second leg. Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Ain lift Asian Champions League crown for second time

UAE side, champions in 2003 and runners-up twice since, are only Asian champions from the Emirates

May 25, 2024

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