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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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Canes' Ruan Steenkamp is determined to help his side claim the UAE Premiership final. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE Premiership final is ‘do or die’ for Hurricanes, says Steenkamp

Former South Africa U20s back-rower is eyeing trophy for revived Canes against closest city rivals

SportApril 11, 2025
Paul Radley
Rory McIlroy with caddie Harry Diamond on the 18th hole during a practice round prior to the 2025 Masters Tournament at Augusta National. AFP
Masters 2025: McIlroy's pursuit of green jacket, the LIV dozen and dark horse Hatton

We look at the main talking points ahead of the year's first major championship

SportApril 09, 2025
Paul Radley
Morrall in action for England Under 20s. Courtesy of Carmela Morrall
Ex-Dubai schoolgirl targets England place after training with Red Roses

Former JESS pupil, who played for Dubai Hurricanes and Dubai Phoenix before moving to UK, plays English Premiership rugby with Loughborough Lightning

SportApril 08, 2025
Paul Radley
Paulo Bento's last match as UAE coach saw his team defeat North Korea 2-1. AFP
Bento's exit leaves next coach little time to deliver UAE World Cup dream

National team searching for 10th manager in eight years with crucial games just months away

FootballMarch 27, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE's Sultan Adil celebrates scoring the second goal against North Korea in the World Cup qualifier at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh. Reuters
Bloodied Sultan Adil keeps UAE’s World Cup dream alive

Bandaged striker’s diving header deep into stoppage time to beat North Korea means automatic qualification is still possible

FootballMarch 26, 2025
Paul Radley
The UAE's Sultan Adil celebrates scoring the national team's second goal against North Korea, giving his teammates a 2-1 win in their World Cup qualifying match at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, on Tuesday night. Reuters
Adil returns to clinch UAE victory with late goal against North Korea

National team's dreams of automatic World Cup entry kept alive with 2-1 win at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh

SportMarch 25, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE players prior to their Asian qualifier against Iran in Tehran. AP
All hands on deck for UAE in World Cup qualifier against North Korea

Coach Paulo Bento says national team treating Tuesday’s crucial Asian qualifying match as a final

FootballMarch 25, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE's national soccer team player Caio Fernandes, foreground, tries to control the ball against Iran's Roozbeh Cheshmi during their Asian qualifier group A match for 2026 World Cup, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo / Vahid Salemi)
North Korea v UAE: Can national team still qualify automatically for World Cup?

Paulo Bento's side face crucial match in Riyadh on Tuesday night

FootballMarch 24, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE's defender #19 Khaled Ibrahim marks Iran's midfielder #08 Mohammad Mohebi during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers group A football match between Iran and the United Arab Emirates at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran on March 20, 2025. (Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP)
World Cup qualifiers: UAE misfire in Iran, Al Dawsari revives Saudi Arabia

Japan booked their place at the tournament in United States, Canada and Mexico on an eventful day of continental qualifying

FootballMarch 21, 2025
Paul Radley
Milad Mohammadi of Iran in action against Khaled Ebraheim (R) of UAE during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualification soccer match between Iran and the United Arab Emirates in Tehran, Iran, 20 March 2025. EPA / ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH
Iran v UAE: Bento's side see World Cup hopes hit by defeat in Tehran

Shabab Al Ahli striker Azmoun scores opener as hosts seal 2-0 win

FootballMarch 20, 2025
Paul Radley
Fabio De Lima, far right, is among a growing number of Brazil-born players in the UAE squad. Photo: UAEFA
UAE look to naturalised stars for inspiration ahead of Iran test

National team face difficult challenge in Iran against side led by Adnoc Pro League duo Ghayedi and Azmoun

FootballMarch 20, 2025
Paul Radley
UAE players train for the World Cup qualifiers against Iran and North Korea. Photo: UAE FA @ X
What UAE need to do against Iran and North Korea to qualify for 2026 World Cup

National team return to action against table-topping Iranians on Thursday

FootballMarch 19, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Malcom, left, celebrates scoring their second goal against Pakhtakior with Marcos Leonardo, a summer signing from Benfica. Reuters
AFC Champions League: Rest of Asia has work to do to keep up with Saudi spending

Only one team from UAE remains in the top two competitions of continental football as Riyadh and Jeddah giants power on

FootballMarch 14, 2025
Paul Radley
India's captain Rohit Sharma, third left, and teammates celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)
Does erosion of integrity of cricket tournaments make India less likeable?

Staging all Champions Trophy matches of the Indian team in Dubai was the latest polarising issue surrounding cricket’s best supported side

CricketMarch 11, 2025
Paul Radley
Al Wasl manager Milos Milojevic. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE participation in AFC Champions League ends as Al Wasl crash out

Domestic double winners lose to Al Sadd in Doha meaning there will be no UAE involvement in new finals competition in Jeddah

FootballMarch 11, 2025
Paul Radley
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