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England manager Thomas Tuchel will take charge of his first matches in World Cup qualifiers against Albania and Latvia. PA

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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)

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India's Virat Kohli, right, and captain Rohit Sharma 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)

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Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan is one of two Arab candidates bidding for the IOC presidency. Getty Images

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Top 50 football players in MENA cover. Nick Donaldson / wires

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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?

Arda Turan: 'I'm very honest with my players, I don’t lie. I am with them all the time if they need help from me.' Andy Mitten for The National

ExclusiveArda Turan: ‘I cried when Galatasaray drew 3-3 at Manchester United’

India's Virat Kohli, right, and captain Rohit Sharma 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)

If this is Rohit and Kohli’s last dance, India’s rebuild need not be painful

NBA star Jimmy Butler in Dubai

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MI Emirates players celebrate winning the 2024 DP World International League T20 final against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on February 17, 2024. Photo: ILT20

ILT20 2025: Schedule, tickets, teams and players to watch

Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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