Football

The Brazil legend Zico, ambassador for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, sat down for an interview with The National at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zico on Brazil, the World Cup and 'grandeur' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

Legendary No 10 is in UAE capital as an official ambassador for popular multi-sport event

Football

Man Utd v Tottenham player ratings: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7; Romero 1, Vicario

Football
Hugo Ekitike has scored 15 goals for Liverpool across competitions, ahead of Sunday's Premier League match against Manchester City. PA

Hugo Ekitike: 'How could I say no to Liverpool?'

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Al Nassr squad again

Football

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

Football

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

Football

Tennis

Sara Bejlek celebrates after winning match-point in the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Bejlek savours victory at 'favourite tournament'

Sell-out crowds and incredible atmospheres all week in UAE capital as event goes from strength to strength

Tennis

Bejlek beats Alexandrova to win Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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

Tennis

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

Tennis

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

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