Football

West Ham United's Niclas Fullkrug, left, touched the ball only 18 times in the 2-0 defeat to Arsenal on October 4, 2025. PA

Ask Mina: Do Liverpool need to buy a striker and is Fullkrug the worst signing?

In her weekly Q&A, The National's resident expert addresses topics from around the football world

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Why Egypt v South Africa remains one of African football’s great rivalries

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Nick Woltemade, centre, scored twice in Newcastle's 2-2 draw against Chelsea. EPA

Premier League predictions: United lose against Newcastle and Arsenal stay top

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Eddie Howe's glass 'half-full' as he calls for more consistency from Newcastle

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Premier League 2025: Salah hits headlines at Liverpool, Arsenal dream of title

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Afcon 2025: Mahrez warns Algeria 'not to get carried away' after beating Sudan

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Tennis

Victoria Mboko started 2025 ranked outside the WTA's top 300 and ended it inside the top 20. AFP

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

Canadian will make her Abu Dhabi debut when the WTA 500 tournament returns from January 31 to February 7

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

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Jana Hossam used to travel over 200km from from Alexandria to Cairo for her tennis training. Photo: Jana Hossam

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

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Alexandra Eala confirmed for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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

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Exclusive'Baby boy joining the team': Ons Jabeur on pregnancy and plans for Dubai academy

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