Football

World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah, Day 1, Opening sessions and attendence. Gianni Infantino, FIFA. Antonie Robertson/The National

Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand

World body chief reveals 150 million ticket requests have been received for finals, announces Dubai will host the Best Awards

Football

Gianni Infantino announces Fifa Best Awards to be held in Dubai next year

Football
Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz

Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz

Football

Afcon 2025: Riyad Mahrez penalty sees off Burkina Faso to send Algeria through

Football

Crystal Palace v Tottenham player ratings: Guehi 6, Mateta 5; Gray 7, Bergvall 6

Football

Dembele named player of the year at Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai

Football

Tennis

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus with Australia's Nick Kyrgios after their 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai. EPA

Sabalenka puts up a 'great fight' in Battle of the Sexes against Kyrgios

Kyrgios wins Dubai exhibition match but admits he was 'under the pump'

Tennis

WTA newcomer of the year Victoria Mboko confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis
Women's world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka arrives in Dubai as the dominant force in women's tennis. AFP

Sabalenka warns Kyrgios 'I'm coming to win' when they meet in Dubai exhibition

Tennis

ExclusiveCollege tennis and studies are part of learning curve for Egypt's Jana Hossam

Tennis

Alexandra Eala confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Tennis

Inside Saudi Arabia’s long-term bid to reshape world sport

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