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Khaled Al Qubaisi, right, had a very close relationship with Sean Edwards, who died in a crash in October. Picture courtesy of Norbert Kratz
Emotions ride high for Khaled Al Qubaisi and co at Gulf 12 Hours

First Emirati to finish at Le Mans will compete in Gulf 12 Hours at Yas to honour teammate Sean Edwards who died in a crash in October, writes Ali Khaled.

Other SportDecember 12, 2013
Al Jazira players, in white, seem to have recovered a bit after getting off to a poor start in the 2013/14 season. Mostafa Reda / Al Ittihad
Abu Dhabi derby will go the extra mile

UAE President’s Cup clash between Al Jazira and Al Wahda on Monday will still be competitive with both sides having plenty to prove, writes Ali Khaled.

SportDecember 09, 2013
Al Wasl coach Hector Cuper’s frustration was plain to see during the 6-1 Arabian Gulf League defeat to Al Nasr on Wednesday. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Red alert for Cuper and Wasl

After humiliating defeat at Al Nasr, coach knows the Dubai club must bounce back against Ajman in the President’s Cup.

SportDecember 07, 2013
The stage for the final draw of the 2014 World Cup is all set for Friday night in Costa do Sauipe, Brazil. Marcus Brandt / EPA
World Cup draw to shed light on fascinating summer in Brazil

The draw remains one of the few, if not the only, football event not taking place on the pitch that can bring the world to a standstill.

SportDecember 05, 2013
Brazil’s Hernane, left, and the Netherlands’ Clarence Seedorf play with the official match ball for the upcoming 2014 World Cup named Brazuca during a presentation on Wednesday in Rio de Janeiro. Reuters
New football for every World Cup has received mixed reviews

Since 1970, a new football has been introduced at each World Cup as the Brazuca will be on the pitch this summer in Brazil.

The NationalDecember 04, 2013
Assem Allam had plenty to smile about for once in the Hull City stand as his side defeated Liverpool on Sunday. Jamie McDonald / Getty Images
Hull’s Assem Allam just fans the flames

The Hull City owner’s comments will do little to attract supporters to the club – but winning matches will, says Ali Khaled

SportDecember 02, 2013
The Olympic rings light up the stadium during the Opening Ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Dubai's successful Expo 2020 bid could signal a push to host even more high-profile events in the emirate. Morry Gash / AP Photo
Dubai dares to dream big after successful Expo 2020 bid

Infrastructure and resources in place have people talking of Olympics bid

SportDecember 01, 2013
Ali Mabkhout, centre, made his presence known for the UAE in their 5-0 victory over Vietnam during their 2015 Asian Cup qualifying match at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Mostafa Reda / Al Ittihad
Ali Mabkhout’s stock keeps rising

He has one of the best strike rates in international football. The young Emirati’s goal in the UAE’s 5-0 victory over Vietnam in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday means he has scored 17 goals in 16 matches.

SportNovember 20, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini, the Manchester City manager, remains bullish on their chances to win the English Premier League title. Delores Johnson / The National
Manuel Pellegrini bullish on City’s chance

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insisted it is far too early to write off his team’s chances of winning the English Premier League title, and he said he remains confident his team will be among the challengers for the title.

FootballNovember 17, 2013
Diego Maradona at his introduction as Dubai's Honorary Ambassador of Sports in July. Kamran Jebreili / AP
Maradona predicts ‘big future’ for UAE national team

Diego Maradona praises Omar Abdulrahman and the UAE national team and declares his support for the side from his "second home".

November 17, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini, the Manchester City manager, took time during the international break to attend a youth clinic at Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Delores Johnson / The National
Manuel Pellegrini takes his first year in England all in stride

Few club managers enjoy the distractions of an international break. Less so when the hiatus comes on the back of a defeat. But you would be hard-pressed to guess that Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has any of these concerns.

FootballNovember 17, 2013
UAE players thank the fans at Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi following their 4-0 thrashing of Hong Kong on Friday night. Abdullateef Al Marzouqi / Al Ittihad
Another job well done for UAE football

Against Hong Kong, the UAE show plenty of range in attack to the delight of their fans, writes Ali Khaled.

SportNovember 16, 2013
Hector Cuper, centre, the new manager of Al Wasl, says he is not ready to make any predictions on where the club, currently seventh in the Arabian Gulf League, will finish. He also has not had time to reach out to Diego Maradona, but would like to as time permits. Pawan Singh / The National
Hector Cuper makes no promises after he is named Al Wasl manager

Al Wasl have confirmed Hector Cuper as their manager after he signed an 18-month deal in Dubai on Thursday. Cuper replaces Laurent Banide, who departed last month after a run of poor results.

The NationalNovember 14, 2013
Ahmed Suhail Al Ketbi, centre, collected his biggest medal haul in a single competition during the Arabian Gulf Jiu-Jitsu Championship in September. Photo by Abdullateef Al Marzouqi
UAE jiu-jitsu champion Ahmed Suhail bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi leads by example

Champion leads by example and sees his martial art as forming an important part of country's sporting future, writes Ali Khaled.

SportNovember 13, 2013
UAE’s Ali Mabkhout, right, gives a thumb’s up after one of his three goals during a 4-0 victory over Hong Kong last month. Courtesy UAE FA
Now is not the time for UAE football to get complacent

Baring a shock home defeat against Hong Kong on Friday, the UAE’s qualification for the 2015 Asian Cup in Australia will leave Mahdi Ali with over a year in which to prepare his team for a shot at glory, writes Ali Khaled.

SportNovember 12, 2013
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