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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

Maguire: Lyon game pretty much sums up my six years at Man United

Lady Gaga concert casts shadow over Sharjah’s AFC final plans

CAF Champions League: South African upstarts face Egypt's finest in last four

Europa League: Man United and Tottenham secure semi-final spots

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Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo took his SPL tally to 23 goals with a brace in the win against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Should Cristiano Ronaldo retire and will Man United malaise ever end?

Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

Rory McIlroy’s major wins as Masters victory seals career Grand Slam

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

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Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo took his SPL tally to 23 goals with a brace in the win against Al Riyadh. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Should Cristiano Ronaldo retire and will Man United malaise ever end?

Rory McIlroy poses with the Masters trophy during the green jJacket ceremony after winning the 2025 Masters. Getty Images

Rory McIlroy’s major wins as Masters victory seals career Grand Slam

Shorthand illustration for top 20 IPL cricket players of all time

Special reportThe IPL’s most valuable players of all time

There has been a resurgence of interest in more localised football in Catalonia where the strength of the community is clear. The fan influence, too. Andy Mitten / The National

There's more to football in Catalonia than Barcelona

Lahore Qalandars pacer Shaheen Afridi is one of the leading stars of the Pakistan Super League. AFP

Highest-paid cricketers of PSL 2025

Barcelona are arguably the most entertaining team in Europe to watch. AFP

Ask Mina: Bad business at Juventus, Barca the team to beat, and Pioli's Roma link

Tadhg O'Shea during the Dubawi Stakes at the Meydan Racecourse in Dubai in January. Pawan Singh / The National

ExclusiveO’Shea on realising Dubai World Cup dream and big call for 2025

McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri after winning the Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix. AFP

Saudi GP: Advantage McLaren as Red Bull look to bounce back

Final leg of triple-header takes place in the kingdom this weekend

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to lash Leicester as Man City beat Everton

Porzingis aims to tackle NBA playoffs 'the Boston Celtics way'

Exclusive'I could be a really good coach': Man City's Gundogan eyes future role

Champions League: Arsenal beat Real Madrid as Inter also advance

Van Dijk follows Salah in signing new two-year contract at Liverpool

Man United's Onana returns for make-or-break Europa clash against Lyon

Football

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

UAE turn to Olaroiu to rescue 2026 World Cup qualifying bid

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Harry Maguire of Manchester United clashes with Moussa Niakhate of Olympique Lyonnais during the UEFA Europa League 2024/25 Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester United and Olympique Lyonnais at Old Trafford on April 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)

Maguire: Lyon game pretty much sums up my six years at Man United

CAF Champions League: South African upstarts face Egypt's finest in last four

Premier League predictions: Liverpool to lash Leicester as Man City beat Everton

Europa League: Man United and Tottenham secure semi-final spots

Tennis

Outgoing ATP CEO Massimo Calvelli said the Saudi Tennis Federation has done an 'amazing job' at promoting tennis in schools in the country. AFP

ATP 'committed' to bringing Masters 1000 event to Saudi 'potentially from 2028'

Departing CEO Massimo Calvelli in discussion with PIF regarding 'incredible opportunity' to add to kingdom's growing portfolio

Calmer Sabalenka battles her way to Miami Open title

Novak Djokovic celebrates after beating Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets to reach the Miami Open final. AFP

Djokovic closes in on 100th career title as Messi witnesses Miami masterclass

Pacquiao lauds Eala after Philippines sensation's dream run ends

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Novak Djokovic disagrees with ‘some points’ in PTPA lawsuit

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