Football

Al Hilal's latest signing Karim Benzema won the man of the match award against Al Okhdood. Getty Images

Benzema 'proud of the team' after hat-trick in sensational Al Hilal debut

French star also provided an assist in 6-0 thrashing of Al Okhdood

Football

Premier League predictions: Arsenal extend lead as Liverpool draw with Man City

Football
Palm City FC are making rapid strides in UAE football just one year after coming into existence. Antonie Robertson / The National

Inside Palm City FC, the start-up club making a mark in UAE football

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to training with Al Nassr to dampen exit rumours

Football

Omar Marmoush 'happy to reach the final' after firing Man City past Newcastle

Football

World Governments Summit: Stephen Pagliuca on football, finance and growth

Football

Tennis

Indonesian player Janice Tjen entered the top 50 WTA rankings inside two years. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Indonesia's tennis sensation Tjen grateful for 'quicker than expected' rise

Tjen had a breakthrough 2025 campaign that saw her rocket up the rankings from 578 to a year-end 53 in the world

Tennis

Bencic on returning to world's top 10 and advising mom-to-be Jabeur

Tennis
Alexandra Eala applauds fans as she leaves the court at the Australian Open. AFP

ExclusiveEala on Abu Dhabi return, incredible Filipino support and hitting with Nadal

Tennis

Alcaraz seals historic career Grand Slam by beating Djokovic in Melbourne final

Tennis

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Players, draw and tickets as Bencic defends title

Tennis

Rybakina fights back against Sabalenka to lift Australian Open title

Tennis

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