Football

Barcelona are top of La Liga on goal difference ahead of Real Madrid. Getty Images

'Young, thrilling and unpredictable' Barcelona look to edge ahead in La Liga title race

Hansi Flick's side set for rearranged Osasuna clash on Thursday while their rivals regroup after international break

Football

Which teams have qualified for 2026 World Cup?

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Palestine's Zaid Al Qunbar in action during the World Cup 2026 qualifier against Iraq. EPA

Palestine stun Iraq to remain in World Cup qualification race

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UAE sack Bento with World Cup qualification hopes in the balance

Football

Bloodied Sultan Adil keeps UAE’s World Cup dream alive

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Ask MinaCapello v Guardiola, the ageless Al Dawsari and Pogba's future

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Tennis

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 30: Daniil Medvedev of Russia has a drink in his match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan during the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000, tournament celebrated at Caja Magica on April 30, 2024 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo By Irina R. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images)

ExclusiveTop tennis stars reveal ‘paranoia’ over taking contaminated supplements

Medvedev, Jabeur and Sabalenka among those to admit fears to The National in wake of high-profile doping cases

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Novak Djokovic disagrees with ‘some points’ in PTPA lawsuit

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Among the PTPA’s complaints are the suppression of competition between tournaments, which it says reduces prize money, a draconian ranking points system, an unsustainable schedule and financial exploitation of players. PA

Novak Djokovic’s PTPA launches legal action against tennis' governing bodies

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Andreeva follows up Dubai crown by beating Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

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ExclusiveGarcia on enjoying her achievements and dealing with highs and lows of tour

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Raducanu on stalker ordeal: 'I couldn’t see the ball through tears'

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CommentWhat BYD outpacing Tesla says about global consumer sentiment

UAE Property: ‘Should my landlord pay for property maintenance?’

EditorialGaza protest puts the ball firmly in Hamas's court

'Young, thrilling and unpredictable' Barcelona look to edge ahead in La Liga title race

Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Shows by Athar Jaber and Seher Shah in Dubai

Four hidden gems to visit in Mumbai, from Sheev Killa to Pancham Puriwala

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Like father, like son

NHL: Muslim Nazem Kadri is emerging from the background as one of the best

The pitfalls of sports stars using negative feedback as fuel for winning

UAE showjumper Omar Al Marzooqi becomes first Arab to win FEI Rising Star award

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Meet the UAE volunteers rescuing stranded victims in the desert

Last-minute Eid travel destinations within five hours of the UAE

Last-minute Eid travel destinations within five hours of the UAE

'Hamas terrorists, Hamas out': Gazans in rare protest against militants

'Hamas terrorists, Hamas out': Gazans in rare protest against militants

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