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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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Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Sebastian Soria in action with United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari
Meloni responds to ugly scenes in UAE's World Cup qualifier loss to Qatar

Sharjah player spoke out after the national team saw hopes of direct qualification for the finals ended in Doha

FootballOctober 16, 2025
Mohammed Farooq took a hat-trick for the UAE in their win over Samoa in Muscat. Photo: ICC
UAE close in on T20 World Cup as win over Samoa sends Nepal and Oman through

Alishan Sharafu and Mohammed Farooq set up huge victory to push national team to brink of qualification

CricketOctober 15, 2025
UAE fans arrive before the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE wait to find out punishment after crowd trouble during Qatar match

Cosmin Olaroiu intimates that anger felt by travelling supporters may have stemmed from a perceived unfairness at way the play-off was organised

FootballOctober 15, 2025
Erik of the UAE looks upset as the UAE loose 2-1 after the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's World Cup hopes suffer blow after tense Qatar defeat

National team face another qualifying stage in bid to reach finals following 2-1 loss in Doha

FootballOctober 14, 2025
UAE head coach Cosmin Olăroiu and player Ali Saleh speak to the media ahead of the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Olaroiu urges UAE to dig deep for decisive World Cup qualifier against Qatar

National team play again just three days after Oman win and will have only one thousand fans cheering them on in Doha this time

FootballOctober 13, 2025
UAE fans have travelled to Qatar in large numbers but have been given just 1,200 tickets for Tuesday's vital clash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE fans fume over ticket allocation for vital Qatar World Cup qualifier

National team supporters have been granted just eight per cent of seats for deciding fixture in Doha

FootballOctober 13, 2025
Hundreds of Nepal fans turned up on a work day in Muscat to see their side beat the UAE in a thriller. Courtesy ICC
Nepal close in on T20 World Cup as Cardiac Kids find new way to break UAE hearts

National team succumb to one-run loss at qualifying tournament in Muscat after bizarre finish

CricketOctober 12, 2025
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Caio celebrates scoring their second goal with Ali Saleh Amro and Caio Canedo REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari
UAE striker Canedo on Oman fightback: ‘If we have to die, it is going to happen’

National team used four substitutes before start of second half in Doha – and Cosmin Olaroiu’s tactical masterstroke revived World Cup dream

FootballOctober 12, 2025
Khalid Essa applauds the UAE fans after victory against Oman in Doha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Essa and UAE’s sensational support help set date with destiny against Qatar

National team are one game away from qualifying for next summer’s finals after nail-biting 2-1 comeback against Oman

FootballOctober 12, 2025
Caio Lucas of the UAE scores in the UAE's game against Oman in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE one game away from World Cup finals after tense comeback win over Oman

Goals from Marcus Meloni and Caio Lucas earn national team 2-1 victory and must now avoid defeat in next match against Qatar

FootballOctober 11, 2025
UAE fans on Friday night congregated in vast numbers at Souk Waqif, the marketplace in the centre of Qatar’s capital city.. Photo: Screen grab / @UAEFNT
Thousands of UAE fans flock to Doha ahead of crucial World Cup qualifier

Centre of Qatari capital was swamped with Emiratis singing support for national team before opening game of play-off

FootballOctober 11, 2025
Oman head coach Carlos Queiroz ahead of the World Cup qualifier against the UAE in Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Queiroz says Oman have 'everything to win and nothing to lose' against UAE

Coach says opponents are the favourites in crucial match in Doha on Saturday

FootballOctober 10, 2025
UAE captain Khalid Essa ahead of the World Cup qualifier against Oman at the Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Essa eyes history for UAE in World Cup qualification bid

National team take on Oman in Doha on Saturday as they look to seal 2026 finals berth

FootballOctober 10, 2025
UAE and Sharjah player Caio Lucas. Antonie Robertson / The National
Caio Lucas says UAE 'will do everything we can' to secure World Cup qualification

National team face Oman and Qatar as they aim to seal spot in 2026 finals

FootballOctober 10, 2025
Qatar's Boualem Khoukhi, right, clears the ball under pressure from Oman's Nasser Al Rawahi. Reuters
World Cup 2026 Qualifier play-off: Five things UAE learnt from Oman v Qatar

Goalless draw in opening game in Doha provided pointers for the national team as they plot path to finals

FootballOctober 09, 2025
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