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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
Dubai
A reporter since 2003, Paul has been part of The National’s sports department since the newspaper launched in 2008. Primarily focused on cricket, he has followed the rise of the sport in the Emirates for more than a decade, in print, video, and as a co-host of the weekly podcast The Cricket Pod. Duties on that beat have extended to attending finals of global events played in front of thousands in Melbourne and Mumbai, as well as pursuing stories on the streets of Khorfakkan and Kathmandu. He has also covered every Dubai Rugby Sevens since 2005, as well as golf, football, tennis, and various other sports besides.
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Khalid Essa, right, is the goalkeeper and captain of Al Ain. EPA
'This will go down in history': Al Ain relishing big stage at Club World Cup

Captain and goalkeeper Khalid Essa backs teammates to produce their best ahead of opening game against Juventus

FootballJune 18, 2025
Paul Radley
Soufiane Rahimi and Al Ain start their Club World Cup campaign against Serie A giants Juventus. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Rahimi on Al Ain's chances at Club World Cup: 'Nothing is impossible'

Morocco striker, MVP in the 2024 AFC Champion League and top scorer at the Paris Olympics, has been joined by his younger brother at Garden City Club

FootballJune 16, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE defender Sasa Ivkovic. Picture: X/UAE FA
From war-torn Yugoslavia to UAE debut, proud Ivkovic represents ‘country I love’

Al Wahda defender, who played age-group football for Serbia, was outstanding for national team in their World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan

FootballJune 16, 2025
Paul Radley
Matt Worley of Hong Kong is halted by numerous UAE players in the Asia Rugby Championship match at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh for The National
Benade demands better from UAE after humbling by Hong Kong in ARC opener

Defending champions outclassed the home side in first match of World Cup qualifying tournament in Dubai

SportJune 15, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE's Andrew Semple trains before the Asia Rugby Championship 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE dreaming of World Cup ahead of ARC opener against Hong Kong

National team eye winning start in key clash at the Sevens on Saturday

SportJune 13, 2025
Paul Radley
Achraf Hakimi scored the opening goal of the Uefa Champions League final as PSG blew away Inter Milan. Reuters
Top 10 Middle East footballers to watch at the Club World Cup

Region’s premier players will be vying for success at the revamped competition for the game’s leading club sides in the United States

FootballJune 12, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE players train at Tigers Park, Dubai, ahead of their 2025 Asian Rugby Championship. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Asia Rugby Championship: Can UAE qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup?

National team eye debut at expanded 24-team tournament via continental competition, starting against Hong Kong in Dubai

SportJune 12, 2025
Paul Radley
Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba of Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Club World Cup: Al Ain carry UAE flag against Europe’s elite

Garden City club face Italian giants then Manchester City after a challenging season in domestic football

FootballJune 12, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE striker Alvaro de Oliveira training with the national team ahead of their recent World Cup qualifier. Photo: UAE FA
Richarlison's step-brother thrilled after race across the world for UAE debut

Al Bataeh striker was in Brazil when he received his first call-up for international football in World Cup qualifier against Kyrgyzstan

FootballJune 11, 2025
Paul Radley
Soccer Football - World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Kyrgyzstan v United Arab Emirates - Dolen Omurzakov Stadium, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan - June 10, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Yahya Al Ghassani in action with Kyrgyzstan's Kayrat Zhyrgalbek Uulu REUTERS / Pavel Mikheyev
UAE finish World Cup qualification round with frustrating draw in Kyrgyzstan

Cosmin Olaroiu's team shift focus to October play-offs having missed chance for direct qualification

FootballJune 10, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu during the World Cup qualifier against Uzbekistan at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Olaroiu says indiscipline 'betrays' UAE national team after bans for duo

Khalid Al Dhanhani and Sultan Adil were banned and fined for undisclosed 'violation' ahead of World Cup qualifier in Kyrgyzstan

FootballJune 09, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE's forward Caio Canedo (C) celebrates after scoring a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2022 play-off qualifier football match between UAE and Australia at Ahmad bin Ali stadium in Qatar's Ar-Rayyan city on June 7, 2022. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
UAE can still go to World Cup with 'great coach' Olaroiu, says Canedo

National team will now have to navigate path through week-long qualification tournament in October

FootballJune 09, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE striker Sultan Adil has been beset by injuries during the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE clubs support FA's decision to ban players ahead of World Cup qualifier

Sharjah and Shabab Al Ahli to launch internal investigations with both players handed Dh500,000 fines and five-game domestic bans

FootballJune 09, 2025
Paul Radley
Khaled Al Dhanhani was named in Cosmin Olaroiu's first starting XI after being appointed UAE manager. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE World Cup plans hit as Al Dahnhani and Adil dropped and fined Dh500,000

National team face Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday having lost services of two key players

FootballJune 08, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE head coach Cosmin Olaroiu. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Olaroiu still believes in ‘once in a lifetime chance’ of World Cup qualification

National team will have to navigate an extra stage of matches after 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan at Al Nahyan Stadium

FootballJune 06, 2025
Paul Radley
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