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      Thierry Henry discussed Arsenal’s chance at a Premier League title and France’s Euro 2016 hopes yesterday. Alex Atack for The National
      Thierry Henry says expectations high but France can win Euro 2016

      Thierry Henry says France can win Euro 2016 next year on home soil and that Arsenal, the club where he enjoyed his best years as a player, have a genuine shot at the Premier League title.

      FootballNovember 12, 2015
      Arsenal's French forward Thierry Henry celebrates his equaliser against Liverpool during their premier league clash at Highbury in London, 09 April 2004. ODD ANDERSEN / AFP
      Thierry Henry pinpoints Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez to Arsenal winning ‘weird league’

      Meeting with fans and media at Dubai Mall on Thursday, Thierry Henry says Arsenal can win what is a 'weird league this year'.

      SportNovember 12, 2015
      For the love of the game: Yemeni team Al Tilal defy the odds to participate at Dubai tournament
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      For the love of the game: Yemeni team Al Tilal defy the odds to participate at Dubai tournament
      SportNovember 11, 2015
      Felipe Azevedo is an accomplished triathlete in this own right and is now assisting the progress of the sport in the UAE. Reem Mohammed / The National
      Filipe Azevedo: Aiding the UAE’s rapid triathlon progress at Dubai’s Bespoke Ride

      Ali Khaled talks to Filipe Azevedo, the pro-triathlete coach at Dubai's Bespoke Ride gym, about his role in boosting the popularity of triathlon in the UAE.

      Other SportNovember 11, 2015
      Emirati athlete Mohammed Al Hammadi his hoping his successes inspire others to take up sport and activities. Courtesy Jaber Abdeen
      UAE’s Paralympics hope Mohammed Al Hammadi sees silver lining is inspiring others

      With a personal haul of three silver medals and one bronze, the recently concluded IPC Athletics World Championships at Doha was a huge success for the UAE’s Mohammed Al Hammadi. But he is still hungry for more.

      SportNovember 09, 2015
      Al Ahli fans remained in full voice throughout the Asian Champions League final first leg against Guangzhou Evergrande. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
      Al Ahli fans remain confident of ACL success as lack of goals fails to dampen sense of occasion

      Ali Khaled spent the first leg of the Asian Champions League final first leg at the Rashid Stadium among the fans.

      FootballNovember 08, 2015
      Palestine, in red, hosted the UAE in their Group A World Cup qualifier in September that ended in a goalless draw. Ahmad Gharabli / AFP
      Saudi Arabia’s withdrawal from 2018 World Cup qualifier widens road to Russia for UAE

      Chance for Mahdi Ali’s side to catch up as Group A leaders pull out of Palestine tie, writes Ali Khaled.

      SportNovember 03, 2015
      Brazil won the final of Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup at Dubai International Marine Club in 2014 . Satish Kumar / The National
      The Lowdown: All you need to know about the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup

      The fifth staging of the competition kicks off tomorrow at the Dubai International Marine Club with the UAE aiming for a strong start against Egypt.

      SportNovember 01, 2015
      Brazilian UFC fighter Rani Yahya, left, was impressed by what he saw during a jiu-jitsu workshop in Dubai. Courtesy Fit Republik
      Brazilian UFC fighter Rani Yahya says MMA and jiu-jitsu has bright future in UAE

      Brazilian, who competes in the featherweight division of the mixed martial arts series (MMA), took part in a two-day jiu-jitsu workshop in Dubai and is impressed with the level of participation in the region, writes Ali Khaled.

      Other SportOctober 30, 2015
      Lee Myong-joo celebrates with teammates after scoring Al Ain's opening goal against Al Jazira. Delores Johnson / The National
      Al Ain defeat struggling Al Jazira to cement place at the top of AGL table

      Al Ain overcame Al Jazira at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium to cement their position at the top of the league, while their opponents tasted a third defeat.

      SportOctober 30, 2015
      Fahad Al Alawi, left, and Abdullah Al Alawi, in training for the EAFl Falcons U18s. Ravindranath K / The National
      US college ball the big ambition for EAFL U18 cousins Abdullah and Fahad Al Alawi

      Ali Khaled talks to two Emirati cousins who since learining to play American football with the EAFL, have grand ambitions to play in the United Styates.

      SportOctober 28, 2015
      Nick Watson and his son Rio take part in a triathlon. Courtesy Stephanie Hamilton​
      Just another triathlon for duo

      Under the banner of Team Angel Wolf, Nick Watson and his son have entered several races over the past 12 months.

      UAEOctober 27, 2015
      The UAE last won the Gulf Cup of Nations in 2013, but the competition itself is losing relevance. Fadi Al Assaad / Reuters
      Gulf Cup of Nations losing relevance in increasingly crowded football calendar

      Qualification for the World Cup and Asian Cup are far more lucrative, and most national teams in the Arabian Gulf may admit in private that they could do without the distraction of a weeks-long competition that remains unsanctioned by Fifa, writes Ali Khaled.

      SportOctober 27, 2015
      The EAFL season starts next month but Tony Robinson, who moved to the UAE in August, has been working out with Abu Dhabi Wildcat players for the past few weeks. Delores Johnson / The National
      American Tony Robinson brings ‘football culture’ to Emirates American Football League gridiron

      Former Georgia Tech player returns to sport as Abu Dhabi Wildcats’ new coach and is already targeting another appearance for his team in the EAFL title game, writes Ali Khaled.

      SportOctober 13, 2015
      Nasser Al Shamrani (no 15) and his Saudi Arabia teammates have targeted Omar Abdulrahman, right, in the past and are expected to hand a rough treatment again. Courtesy Al Ittihad
      UAE-Saudi Arabia football rivalry is rocking in the Gulf region

      After a few tough clashes with Saudi Arabia, UAE’s period of excellence has coincided with the rivals’ decline and today’s the best chance to get a first win.

      SportOctober 07, 2015
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