• My Profile
  • Saved articles
  • Newsletters
  • Sign out
Sign in
  • Register
  • Sign in

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
TN Magazine
Special reports
Weekend

Podcasts Newsletters Follow us App Video
TN MagazineSpecial reportsWeekend
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling

Andy Lewis

Deputy Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi

Articles

Athletics legend Mo Farah won six world and four Olympic gold medals in his glittering career. Getty Images
ExclusiveMo Farah on life in Doha and why Olympics will come to Middle East

Team GB legend to visit Abu Dhabi in January to take part in RunYAS event at Yas Marina Circuit

SportNovember 26, 2025
Usman Nurmagomedov after winning his rematch against Paul Hughes. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Usman returns to Dubai to defend PFL title against dangerous underdog Davis

Lightweight championship bout set for February 7 at Coca-Cola Arena

Combat SportsNovember 20, 2025
Curacao players and fans celebrate World Cup 2026 qualification. AFP
World Cup 2026: Who has qualified, play-offs, draw and all you need to know

Line-up for next summer's finals almost complete with 42 of 48 teams now known after latest round of qualifiers

FootballNovember 19, 2025
Anthony Joshua has not fought since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. PA
Deserved cash-out or betrayal of boxing? Joshua confirms Paul bout

Former heavyweight champion set to face YouTuber turned fighter in Miami on December 19

Combat SportsNovember 17, 2025
Police officers hold back pro-Palestinian protesters outside Villa Park. PA Wire.
Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: six arrested during protests outside charged game

Tension high in Birmingham as police keep Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesters and sympathisers apart

SportNovember 06, 2025
Former Manchester City player Pablo Zabaleta with fans at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Picture supplied
Zabaleta on Man City, 2012 title win, Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes

Former defender visited Abu Dhabi for meet and greet with fans and spoke to The National about his old club and coaching ambitions

FootballNovember 04, 2025
Kell Brook, right, faces UAE's Eisa Al Dah in an eight-round middleweight contest in Dubai next February. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Brook says Hatton's death inspired his comeback against Al Dah in Dubai

Former welterweight champion to box for first time since 2022

Combat SportsOctober 30, 2025
Manny Pacquiao drew his comeback bout against Mario Barrios in July. AP
Pacquiao confirms talks with Lomachenko and Mayweather

Filipino legend looks to build on impressive display in draw with Mario Barrios

SportOctober 30, 2025
Kell Brook last fought in 2022 when he beat UK rival Amir Khan. PA
Former champion Brook to face UAE's Al Dah in Dubai to mark life of Hatton

Former IBF world welterweight king making comeback three years after beating Amir Khan

Combat SportsOctober 22, 2025
The drivers and teams line up for the 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Record crowds and spending at 2024 event

Organisers Ethara says 200,000 visitors pumped Dh1.25 billion into local economy

F1October 01, 2025
Lionel Messi and Argentina won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the last 32-team version of the tournament. EPA
Fifa weighs up 64-team World Cup for 2030 in move that could benefit UAE

National team still in hunt for 2026 qualification but further expansion of tournament would mean more places for Asia

FootballSeptember 25, 2025
Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele, left, is the favourite to win the Ballon d'Or ahead of Barcelona's Lamine Yamal. Getty images
Dembele tipped to beat Yamal to Ballon d'Or but how is award decided?

PSG star favourite to receive prize on Monday after record-breaking season

FootballSeptember 21, 2025
Sadio Mane, centre, has scored 39 goals since joining Al Nassr in 2023. Getty Images
Exclusive Mane excited by 'dream' Al Nassr attack alongside Ronaldo, Coman and Felix

Senegal forward tips Riyadh giants to claim first major silverware since 2019

FootballSeptember 16, 2025
Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored twice in their derby win over United. EPA
Haaland settles derby, Arsenal stars shine: Premier League Team of the Week

We pick out the top performers from the latest round of fixtures in England's top flight

FootballSeptember 15, 2025
Terence Crawford, left, punches Canelo Alvarez during an undisputed super middleweight championship boxing match in Las Vegas, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo / David Becker)
Crawford stuns Canelo on Netflix in 'most watched fight ever'

American becomes undisputed super middleweight champion and cements all-time great status

Combat SportsSeptember 14, 2025
More Articles

IPSO regulated

News
UAE
Gulf
MENA
US
UK
Europe
Asia
Business
Aviation
Economy
Energy
Money
Property
Banking
Markets
Opinion
Comment
Editorial
Obituaries
Cartoon
Feedback
Future
Science
Space
Technology
Climate
Environment
Road to Net Zero
Health
Culture
Art & Design
Books
Film & TV
Music & On-stage
Pop Culture
Lifestyle
Travel
Fashion & Beauty
Food
Motoring
Luxury
Home & Garden
Wellbeing
Things to do
Sport
Football
Cricket
Olympics
F1
Tennis
Combat Sports
Cycling
Weekend
Living in the UAE
TN Magazine
Podcasts Newsletters Read E-Paper Print Subscriptions Video App
About UsContact UsWork With UsAdvertise With UsTerms & ConditionsPrivacy PolicyCookie PolicySitemapArchiveRegistration FAQsRosalynn Carter Fellowship
IPSO regulated
Follow us
Get news alerts from
The National logo
You can manage notifications at any time by clicking the notifications icon.