Football

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

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

Fifa president spoke on a range of topics, including the 2026 World Cup, during a speech at the World Sports Summit

Football

Manchester United 2025 end-of-year quiz

Football
Riyad Mahrez scores from the penalty spot to give Algeria a 1-0 win over Burkina Faso at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat on December 28, 2025. AFP

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

Chelsea v Aston Villa player ratings: James 7, Palmer 5; Rogers 7, Watkins 9

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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