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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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Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, pictured in his playing days, has big plans for rugby in his homeland. AFP
Bollywood star Rahul Bose on acting, rugby and plans for an IPL of sevens

Actor is piloting a new professional rugby league involving some of the stars of the abridged format, starting in Mumbai next month

SportMay 07, 2025
Paul Radley
Katie Thompson during a UAE women's team training ahead of the T20 World Cup Asia qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Katie Thompson is living the dream after UAE call up

Left-arm spinner is part of the national team for the first time ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup regional qualifier in Thailand

CricketMay 06, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle joins his players in celebration after their 2-0 win over Kawasaki in the AFC Champions League final. Reuters
Was new AFC Champions League finals format in Jeddah a success?

Al Ahli’s title win meant a wild atmosphere in Jeddah, but that was not guaranteed when the powers-that-be came up with this format

FootballMay 05, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images
Awesome Al Ahli are perfect antidote to Ronaldo and Jesus dysfunction

First-time Asian champions are a credit to Saudi Arabia football but some of the league’s most recognisable stars had an ignominious end to their campaign

FootballMay 05, 2025
Paul Radley
Ahli's Brazilian forward #10 Roberto Firmino celebrates his team's goal during the AFC Champions League final match between Saudi's Al-Ahli and Japan's Kawasaki at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on May 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Firmino salutes Al Ahli's mentality after AFC Champions League victory

Brazil star was man of the match in 2-0 win over Kawasaki Frontale in Jeddah

FootballMay 04, 2025
Paul Radley
Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Kawasaki Frontale - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - May 3, 2025 Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Asian Champions League REUTERS / Stringer
AFC Champions League final: Al Ahli outclass Kawasaki to seal first Asian crown

Saudi Pro League side win 2-0 in Jeddah thanks to first-half goals from Galeno and Kessie

FootballMay 03, 2025
Paul Radley
Jorge Jesus won the domestic double with Al Hilal last season after finishing the Saudi Pro League campaign unbeaten. Reuters
Mourinho, Ancelotti, Xavi - who could replace Jesus as Al Hilal manager?

Portuguese coach sacked by SPL club following their Champions League exit with high-profile options in contention to take over

FootballMay 03, 2025
Paul Radley
Akihiro Ienaga of Kawasaki Frontale celebrates during the AFC Champions League semi-final win against Al Nassr. Getty Images
AFC Champions League final: Al Ahli against Kawasaki Frontale is about glory

Japanese side are looking to upset their monied hosts, but Riyad Mahrez says Jeddah side will be inspired by their fans to fight till the end

FootballMay 02, 2025
Paul Radley
Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE's Sikh spinner Simranjeet Singh making up for lost time

Sikh spinner debuted a week after his 35th birthday but is now an integral member of national team, who return to action in the Netherlands

CricketMay 02, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, in action with Kawasaki Frontale's Kota Takai. Reuters
Ronaldo left heartbroken as Kawasaki roar into AFC Champions League final

Japanese club well deserving of their 3-2 win in front of a tepid crowd of 28,810 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

FootballMay 01, 2025
Paul Radley
Ahli's English forward #99 Ivan Toney cebrates with his team after scoring his team's second goal during the AFC Champions League semi-final match between Saudi's Al-Hilal and Saudi's Al-Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on April 29, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
Toney salutes Al Ahli’s 12th man as Jeddah side eye AFC Champions League title

Saturday’s final at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium will be awash with green as they aim to become Asia’s top club for first time

FootballApril 30, 2025
Paul Radley
Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 29, 2025 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus reacts during the match REUTERS / Stringer
Jesus’s Al Hilal tenure heading for acrimonious end as Brazil talk intensifies

Kaio Cesar’s livid reaction to being substituted caps woeful night for Saudi double winners as they crash out of AFC Champions League Elite in wild semi-final against Al Ahli

FootballApril 30, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Yokohama F Marinos in their AFC Champions League quarter-final in Jeddah. Getty Images
‘We are not afraid of them’: Kawasaki Frontale ready for Ronaldo’s Al Nassr

One side from East Asia are left to duel the Saudi giants as top continental competition heads for finale in Jeddah

FootballApril 30, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino, right, celebrates scoring their first goal with Ivan Toney. Reuters
Firmino, Toney and Albrikan fire Al Ahli into AFC Champions League final

In a bad-tempered semi-final, Al Hilal overpowered by their Saudi rivals in Jeddah

FootballApril 30, 2025
Paul Radley
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi shakes hands with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan as he walks back to the pavilion. Reuters
Enjoy Suryavanshi’s glorious ton in isolation or else it will become a millstone

Living up to the league’s ‘greatest moment’ for rest of his life could be a burden – just ask Brendon McCullum and Carlos Brathwaite

CricketApril 29, 2025
Paul Radley
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