Mario Balotelli has been without a club since being released by Italian side Genoa. Getty Images

Dubai club Al Ittifaq confirm signing of former Italy star Balotelli

Controversial striker to play in UAE First Division this season

Football

Simeone-Vinicius row overshadows Real Madrid's win in Jeddah

Football

Arsenal v Liverpool player ratings: Gyokeres 3, Rice 6; Gakpo 5, Wirtz 7

Football

Afcon last dance looms for superstar trio Mahrez, Mane and Salah

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Balotelli reportedly on his way to Dubai to sign for Al Ittifaq

Football

Man United ratings v Burnley: Sesko at the double

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Ask Mina: Man United's role in Amorim saga and the unheralded academy of Real Madrid

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The highly impressive Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat was built within two years. Andy Mitten for The National

Mitten in MoroccoDay 3 - Rise of new football stadiums with one eye on 2030

World-class venues have been built in record time while the biggest stadium in the world is under construction

Football

Real on Madrid derby revenge mission against Atletico in Jeddah

Football

Barcelona crush Athletic Club in Jeddah to storm into Spanish Super Cup final

Football

Pressure on Afcon hosts Morocco, Mahrez still key, Salah plays down chances

Football

Mitten in MoroccoDay 2 - Call to prayer, call from Solskjaer: a Moroccan morning of chaos

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Real Madrid arrive in Jeddah ahead of Spanish Super Cup

Football

'Huge ambitions': Saudi Arabia playing long game at Newcastle, says former owner

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Andy Mitten's trip from Fes to Rabat in Morocco

Mitten in MoroccoDay 2 - Call to prayer, call from Solskjaer: a Moroccan morning of chaos

Navigating the maze of a Fes medina, no ticket on a sold-out train, media access denied and fielding phone calls on Man United's potential next manager

Football

Real Madrid arrive in Jeddah ahead of Spanish Super Cup

Football

'Huge ambitions': Saudi Arabia playing long game at Newcastle, says former owner

Football

Boulbina stunner sends Algeria through as Ivory Coast also reach last eight

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Rosenior confirmed as Chelsea manager on six-year deal

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Yamal to lead charge as Barca start Spanish Super Cup defence in Jeddah

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Mitten in MoroccoDay 1 - from frosty Manchester to rainy Fes, with Amorim gone en route

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