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      Andy Lewis

      Deputy Sports Editor
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      Abu Dhabi

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      Saudi Arabia players train ahead of their match against Uruguay in Miami. AFP
      Facing Ronaldo and Benzema has made Saudi players better, insists coach Donis

      National team coach argues his players have improved by playing with and against big stars in domestic Pro League

      World Cup 2026June 15, 2026
      A view of the UFC octagon on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC. Reuters
      UFC White House explained: UAE start time, fight card and how to watch

      MMA event to celebrate US President's 80th birthday set for Sunday night in Washington

      Combat SportsJune 14, 2026
      Qatar's Akram Afif in action against Switzerland. Reuters
      Qatar can make 'double history' at World Cup after draw with Swiss, says Afif

      Lopetegui's side target maiden win after claiming first point at global finals

      World Cup 2026June 14, 2026
      Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring Brazil's equaliser. AFP
      Play00:57
      Bouaddi and Saibari shine for Morocco but Vinicius Jr rescues point for Brazil

      North African side once again show their quality on big stage as World Cup Group C opener ends in 1-1 draw

      World Cup 2026June 14, 2026
      Amna Al Qubaisi. Photo: Jebsen
      Play02:06
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      Emirati racer reflects on journey that has taken in victories on the track, a Netflix series and now recognition alongside the biggest names in sport

      SportJune 12, 2026
      Somalian referee Omar Artan was set to become the first from his country to referee at a World Cup. AFP
      Play01:29
      Somali referee refused entry by US says World Cup dream has been shattered

      Iranian officials refused visas while Iraq striker Hussein held for seven hours upon arrival in Chicago

      World Cup 2026June 09, 2026
      Japan international Daizen Maeda scored 14 goals for Celtic last season. Getty Images
      World Cup 2026 dark horses: Japan, Senegal and the teams who could surprise

      A closer look at the outsiders being tipped to cause a shock in North America this summer

      World Cup 2026June 09, 2026
      Christian Pulisic of the US men's national team, left, Mexico's Raul Jimenez, centre, and Alphonso Davies of Canada. AFP / Getty Images
      World Cup 2026: Pressure on Pochettino, Canada optimistic and Mexico expects

      US boss Pochettino doing his best to upset everybody on eve of tournament

      FootballJune 03, 2026
      Lionel Messi guided Argentina to victory at the 2022 Qatar World Cup. Getty Images
      Ultimate Fifa World Cup quiz48 questions to test your football knowledge

      How well do you know the history of the planet's greatest football tournament?

      FootballJune 01, 2026
      Croatia's head coach Zlatko Dalic is thought to have admirers at the UAE FA. AFP
      Who will be the next UAE coach? Five contenders to replace Cosmin Olaroiu

      Dalic, Sousa and Ivic all names who might be in the mix following decision to sack Romanian boss

      FootballMay 31, 2026
      PSG players lift the trophy in Budapest. AFP
      Play00:43
      Luis Enrique eyes PSG three-peat as Arsenal vow to turn final pain into fuel

      French side go back-to-back in Champions League with shoot-out success over Gunners in Budapest

      FootballMay 31, 2026
      Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk throws a flurry of punches at Netherlands' Rico Verhoeven forcing the referee to stop the bout. AFP
      Usyk vs Verhoeven analysis: First signs of decline or just an off night?

      Ukrainian great stops Dutch kickboxer in 11th round after laboured performance in shadow of Pyramids of Giza

      Combat SportsMay 24, 2026
      Saudi Arabia was last year named host of the 2034 Fifa World Cup after an uncontested bid for the finals. PA
      Inside Saudi Arabia’s new sports strategy: World Cup 2034, Qiddiya and Esports

      LIV Golf has been abandoned and the Pro League gold rush is over as PIF cuts investments and national goals are prioritised

      SportMay 22, 2026
      Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice has been crucuial to their title win. AFP
      Smart recruitment, defence and set-pieces: How Arsenal ended long wait for title

      London club are champions of England for first time since 2004 after Man City's failure to beat Bournemouth on Tuesday night

      FootballMay 20, 2026
      FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs Huddersfield Town - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - May 6, 2018 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League title Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details. / File Photo
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      Pep's City timeline: From 4-0 loss at Everton to six Premier Leagues and treble

      Catalan coach overcame rocky first season to deliver decade of success at Etihad Stadium and break numerous records in English football

      FootballMay 20, 2026
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