Football

Achraf Hakimi, centre, made his first appearance at this Afcon as a second-half substitute in the win over Zambia. Reuters

Afcon 2025: Hakimi returns, Salah rested as Morocco and Egypt advance to last-16

Hosts Morocco sweep aside Zambia with South Africa and Mali also progressing to knockout rounds

Football

Fifa World Football Awards 'reflect Dubai’s position on the global map'

Football
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has guided his team to sixth place in the Premier League table as we reach the halfway point of the 2025/26 season. PA

United much improved since last year - but a top-six finish is a must for Amorim

Football

Predictions: Arsenal and Villa clash as Man United maul Wolves

Football

Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand

Football

Gianni Infantino announces Fifa awards to be held in Dubai next year

Football

Tennis

Novak Djokovic says he does not want to put a time limit on his career. PA

Djokovic targets 2028 LA Olympics but wants to 'just keep going'

Serbian legend happy to reinvent his game against younger challengers, while Ons Jabeur says she remains determined to make comeback

Tennis

Sabalenka puts up a 'great fight' in Battle of the Sexes against Kyrgios

Tennis
Victoria Mboko started 2025 ranked outside the WTA's top 300 and ended it inside the top 20. AFP

WTA newcomer of the year Victoria Mboko confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis

Sabalenka warns Kyrgios 'I'm coming to win' when they meet in Dubai exhibition

Tennis

ExclusiveCollege tennis and studies are part of learning curve for Egypt's Jana Hossam

Tennis

Alexandra Eala confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis

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