The National News Logo
  • My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
UserSign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend
Newsletters

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekendNewsletters
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Sport
Al Ahli's Riyad Mahrez, centre, speaks with teammate Ivan Toney during their AFC Champions League last-16 match against Al Duhail at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Getty Images

Toney: Pressure of carrying Al Ahli's AFC Champions League hopes a ‘privilege’

For the second time in two seasons, Jeddah club are the last of the giants from their country left standing in Asia’s leading club competition

Football

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta maintains title belief despite City setback

Football

Ronaldo scores 969th career goal as Al Nassr thrash Al Wasl in Dubai

Football

Kompany says Bayern focused on treble after sealing Bundesliga title

Football

UAE-born Punja enjoys memorable IPL debut for Rajasthan

Cricket

Video

  • Iraqi PM welcomes football team after World Cup qualification

    Play00:47
  • New WTA coaches graduate in Dubai

    Play01:15
  • Iraq qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup

    Play02:17
  • Dubai World Cup 2026: Racing returns to Meydan in style

    Play01:39
  • What’s next for Mohamed Salah?

    Play01:36
  • Iraq's extraordinary route to the 2026 World Cup playoffs

    Play02:01
  • How will loss of Bahrain and Saudi GPs affect F1 season?

    Play02:18
  • Trump welcomes Lionel Messi to the White House

    Play00:34
  • Dubai rugby club's journey home from Bahrain

    Play02:08
  • Sheikh Mohammed celebrates team Godolphin’s victory at Meydan Racecourse

    Play00:52
Swipe up for more

Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates victory over Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium. Reuters

'Great moment' for Haaland as Man City close in on Arsenal

Title race heats up as City cut down Gunners' lead to three points with win at Etihad Stadium

Football

'Delivers in big games': Man United keeper Lammens hails 'leader' Fernandes

Football

Sousa battles emotions as Shabab Al Ahli dig deep to keep ACL dream alive

Football

Shabab Al Ahli one game from ACL final after edging past Buriram United

Football

ICC thankful to UAE government as cricket operations resume at Dubai HQ

Cricket

Cricketers 'feel out of this world' after being given UAE citizenship

Cricket

Royal Challengers Bengaluru denied IPL top-spot as Delhi Capitals win thriller

Cricket


Spotlight

  • Manchester United players celebrate their 1-0 win at Chelsea. EPA

    Man United player ratings vs Chelsea: Mainoo and Fernandes shine in vital win

  • Former Arsenal, Manchester City and France defender Bacary Sagna spoke to The National about a wide range of topics.
    Play46:48

    InterviewBacary Sagna: Wenger understood the human being before he understood the player

  • Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick has had plenty of time to work with his players since their last match. PA

    Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Casemiro, Michael Carrick and more

  • The Pakistan Super League is taking place behind closed doors. EPA

    Will fans return to stadiums in PSL 2026?

  • MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Harry Kane of FC Bayern Munich celebrates victory after the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty / Getty Images)
    Camera16

    Bayern Munich v Real Madrid ratings: Neuer 4, Kane 8; Camavinga 3, Mbappe 8

  • Ousmane Dembele (L) of PSG celebrates with teammate Joao Neves after scoring his second goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, 2nd leg match Liverpool FC against Paris Saint-Germain, in Liverpool, Britain, 14 April 2026. EPA / ADAM VAUGHAN
    Camera10

    Liverpool v PSG ratings: Isak 4, Salah 7; Marquinhos 8, Dembele 9

  • Manchester United's Lisandro Martinez, right, fouls Leeds United's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and is later shown a red card after a VAR review. Reuters

    Man United player ratings v Leeds: Martinez 4, Casemiro 7

  • AUGUSTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 12: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland celebrates winning the 2026 Masters Tournament on the 18th green at Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, 2026 in Augusta, Georgia. Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Jared C. Tilton / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
    Camera11

    How 2026 Masters champion Rory McIlroy won his six majors


Football

Vincent Kompany celebrates with his players following Bayern Munich's 4-2 win over Stuttgart that sealed a 13th Bundesliga title in 14 seasons. EPA

Kompany says Bayern focused on treble after sealing Bundesliga title

Harry Kane scores 56th goal of 2025/26 in 4-2 comeback win over Stuttgart

Football

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta maintains title belief despite City setback

Football
Al Ahli's Riyad Mahrez, centre, speaks with teammate Ivan Toney during their AFC Champions League last-16 match against Al Duhail at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah. Getty Images

Toney: Pressure of carrying Al Ahli's AFC Champions League hopes a ‘privilege’

Football

'Great moment' for Haaland as Man City close in on Arsenal

Football

Ronaldo scores 969th career goal as Al Nassr thrash Al Wasl in Dubai

Football

'Delivers in big games': Man United keeper Lammens hails 'leader' Fernandes

Football

Tennis

Jannik Sinner is looking to become the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the opening three Masters 1000 tournaments of the season. Reuters

Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Aryna Sabalenka looks to extend her dominance and Iga Swiatek seeks a reset

Tennis

WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Tennis
Karolina Muchova is congratulated by Alexandra Eala after their Miami Open match. AFP

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis

Filipina star Alex Eala raises her game to enter Miami Open Round of 16

Tennis

Kamiji eyes Wimbledon glory on her mission to spread joy of wheelchair tennis

Tennis

Filipina Eala advances at Miami Open but Indonesia's Tjen bows out

Tennis

Most popular today

1

A Pirates player who took up a construction job

2

LIV Golf tells players league will continue at 'full throttle' amid talk of Saudi funding cut

3

Four reasons why Roman Reigns v Undertaker should be main event at WrestleMania 33

4

IPL 2017: Heroics of Ben Stokes and MS Dhoni cap a fun night for Rising Pune Supergiant

5

Steven Burridge's World Cup dream

6

In pictures: Palestine’s precocious Lionel Messi lookalike

7

Read Madrid v AC Milan friendly in Dubai – in pictures


Newsletter

Middle East Today

Middle East Today

Your indispensable round-up of the key developments in the region

PreviewSign up
More Newsletters

Cricket

F1

Leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja is the first UAE-born player to play in the IPL. Photo: Rajasthan Royals / Facebook

UAE-born Punja enjoys memorable IPL debut for Rajasthan

Cricket

ICC thankful to UAE government as cricket operations resume at Dubai HQ

Cricket

Royal Challengers Bengaluru denied IPL top-spot as Delhi Capitals win thriller

Cricket

F1

Japanese GP: Anontelli wins to become youngest F1 championship leader in history

F1

Antonelli beats teammate Russell to pole in Japan as Mercedes dominate again

F1

Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli after winning the Japanese Grand Prix. EPA

Japanese GP talking points: Teen sensation Antonelli, McLaren back in mix

F1

Combat sports

Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand celebrates winning the ⁠vacant UFC light heavyweight title. AFP

UFC 327: Ulberg beats Prochazka for title in front of Trump

As US and Iran fail to reach agreement in Islamabad, president takes in MMA show in Miami

Combat Sports

Fury eases past Makhmudov but will it be Joshua next?

Combat Sports

Tyson Fury focused on Arslanbek Makhmudov, not Anthony Joshua

Combat Sports

Fury fights age, inactivity and Makhmudov with Joshua riches on the line

Combat Sports

Podcasts
Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the HeadlinesArrow

Delve deeper into the biggest stories from the Middle East and around the world


Culture Bites

Culture BitesArrow

Your guide to the arts and culture scene in the UAE


Business Extra

Business ExtraArrow

The stories, companies, trends, tech, Innovation and leaders shaping your world


Tarab

TarabArrow

Explore the creative worlds of the Middle East’s most compelling musicians


More podcasts

The National News Logo
IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.