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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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Sergej Milinkovic-Savic of Al Hilal celebrates with teammates after scoring against Gwangju in their AFC Champions League Elite match in Jeddah. Getty Images
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic holds key for Al Hilal in ACL semi-final

Serbian midfielder started Saudi champions’ demolition of Gwangju and is the central figure in their push for continental supremacy

FootballApril 29, 2025
Paul Radley
Cristiano Ronaldo and Jhon Duran form part of Al Nassr's big money strikeforce. Reuters
How Saudi spending has tilted AFC Champions League from East to West

Clubs from East Asia have won continental title more than anyone else, but have been trounced by superstar sides from the kingdom this season

FootballApril 29, 2025
Paul Radley
Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr celebrates after a 4-1 win over Yokohama F Marinos. Getty Images
Ronaldo leads rout as Al Nassr thrash Yokohama in AFC Champions League

Star-laden sides from the Kingdom have laid waste to the challengers in the quarter finals of Asia’s top club competition

FootballApril 27, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Hilal's Malcom celebrates after scoring their fifth goal against Gwangju at King Abdullah Sports City. Getty Images
AFC Champions League: Al Hilal smash Gwangju to seal semi-final spot

Hilal fans put on a spectacular show in the stands as team romps to 7-0 win in Jeddah

FootballApril 26, 2025
Paul Radley
Cristiano Ronaldo will spearhead Al Nassr's AFC Champions League challenge. Reuters
AFC Champions League: Ronaldo, Afif and the key players as finals head to Jeddah

We're down to the last eight in Asia's premier club competition

FootballApril 24, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Al Riyadh. Getty Images
Goals, trophies, or playing with his son – what is driving Ronaldo?

Al Nassr's Portuguese striker shows no signs of slowing down despite turning 40, as he gets set for AFC Champions League Elite knockouts

FootballApril 24, 2025
Paul Radley
Rory McIlroy after winning the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club last year. Getty Images
McIlroy's rise from Dubai and a connection with Jumeirah Hotels

Northern Ireland star started off in UAE and those who gave him support recall young man destined for greatness

SportApril 23, 2025
Paul Radley
Dubai Hurricanes' Martin Mangwiro, right, during the West Asia Super Rugby final against Bahrain at The Sevens in Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
How Hurricanes unearthed a gem through Facebook and won two titles

Martin Mangwiro arrived at the club by chance and then became a key figure in their rise from second-tier rugby to champions of West Asia

SportApril 22, 2025
Paul Radley
Dubai Hurricanes celebrate victory against Bahrain in the West Asia Super Rugby final at The Sevens, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
Hurricanes crowned champions of West Asia after comeback win over Bahrain

Late Toby Oakeley try clinches second title in space of week after they won UAE crown against Dubai Exiles in similar circumstances

SportApril 20, 2025
Paul Radley
New UAE coach Cosmin Olaroiu has been tasked with rescuing the national team's World Cup qualification campaign. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Olaroiu appointment as UAE coach was long time coming

Star coach at domestic level will have a short turnaround from Sharjah to national team duties ahead of World Cup qualifying finale

FootballApril 20, 2025
Paul Radley
Sharjah players after qualifying for the AFC Champions League Two final. Photo: Sharjah FC via X
Lady Gaga concert casts shadow over Sharjah’s AFC final plans

Hosts Lion City Sailors demand final still be played in Singapore even though main venue is booked for concert instead

FootballApril 19, 2025
Paul Radley
Sharjah's Romanian coach Cosmin Olaroiu will take over as UAE national team coach. AFP
UAE turn to Olaroiu to rescue 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

Sharjah's Romanian coach to lead national team for key matches against Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan in June

FootballApril 19, 2025
Paul Radley
An ecstatic Firas Ben Larbi celebrates his winning goal against Al Taawoun with the Sharjah supporters.
Olaroiu works magic again as Sharjah reach Asian final but UAE job looms large

Last Emirati club left in AFC competitions make Champions League Two title match after stunning late win over Saudi side Al Taawoun

FootballApril 16, 2025
Paul Radley
Rory McIlroy celebrates winning the 2025 Masters after the playoff hole on the 18th green at Augusta National. Getty Images
Masters 2025: Rory McIlroy finally completes golf's Grand Slam

In direct conflict with Justin Rose in a shoot out for the title, he locked in, got down in three, and all those years of hurt evaporated

SportApril 14, 2025
Paul Radley
Players of Dubai Hurricanes celebrating after winning the UAE Premiership final at The Sevens in Dubai. They beat Dubai Exiles. Pawan Singh for The National
Dubai Hurricanes reach top of UAE rugby with thrilling final win over Exiles

Coach Henry Paul breakdances like New Zealand boss Scott Robertson after sensational comeback success against their greatest rivals

SportApril 13, 2025
Paul Radley
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