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Andy Lewis

Deputy Sports Editor
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Abu Dhabi

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Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the Saudi Professional League match Al Nassr against Al Hilal, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 May 2026. EPA / STRINGER
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Ronaldo says 'this is probably my last year' as he hints at retirement

Al Nassr star admits that 2026/27 campaign is likely to be his last as he chases target of 1,000 career goals

FootballAugust 16, 2026
Cosmin Olaroiu has taken over at Al Jazira, his fourth UAE Pro League club. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE season preview: Sharjah grab Laba, Cosmin to Jazira and Pirlo adds stardust

Big moves made over summer as Olaroiu lands in the capital and prolific striker leaves Garden City after seven years

FootballAugust 13, 2026
Croatia's Zlatko Dalic has been appointed UAE national team coach. Reuters
Zlatko Dalic appointed UAE national team coach

Croatian replaces Cosmin Olaroiu with Gulf and Asian Cups on the horizon

FootballAugust 12, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo and Al Nassr begin their Saudi Pro League campaign this Saturday. Getty Images
Ronaldo’s race to 1,000 goals: When will Al Nassr star hit historic milestone?

Portugal striker begins the season on 976 as he chases what would arguably be his greatest achievement

FootballAugust 10, 2026
Igor Biscan is the new UAE U23 coach. AFP
Igor Biscan appointed UAE U23 coach as Zlatko Dalic rumours persist

Reports suggest national team set to turn to Croatian expertise with Gulf and Asian Cups on the horizon

FootballAugust 09, 2026
Egyptian soccer player Mohamed Salah speaks to fans waiting outside of the airport as he arrives in Trabzon, Turkey, 05 August 2026. Salah is joining Trabzonspor on a two-year contract. His official presentation will take place on 06 August. EPA / STR
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Salah, Osimhen, Hagi and the biggest transfers in Turkish football history

The Super Lig has welcomed an array of global stars over the years

FootballAugust 08, 2026
Trabzonspor's Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah gestures during his signing cerenomy at the Papara Park Stadium in Trabzon on August 6, 2026. Former Liverpool star Mohamed Salah on August 6, 2026 signed a two-year contract with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving the Premier League giants at the end of his contract. (Photo by Nurgul GUNAYDIN / AFP)
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Why Mohamed Salah joined Trabzonspor: It's cold, hard football economics

Many were shocked to see a global superstar end up at the fourth biggest club in Turkey, but ultimately the market dictated his destination

FootballAugust 07, 2026
Soccer Football - Trabzonspor unveil new signing Mohamed Salah - Papara Park, Trabzon, Turkey - August 6, 2026 Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan shakes hands with new signing Mohamed Salah REUTERS / Umit Bektas
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'I am here to win': Salah given hero's welcome by Trabzonspor

Former Liverpool forward paraded in front of packed stadium after signing two-year deal with Turkish Super Lig club

FootballAugust 06, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is fighting to save his job. AFP
Uefa doubles down on Fifa boycott threat: Infantino apology 'changes nothing'

European governing body issues fresh statement a day after Fifa claimed organisation was united behind embattled president

FootballAugust 06, 2026
FIFA President Gianni Infantino attends a press conference on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match, in Mexico City, Mexico, 10 June 2026. The FIFA president said he hopes that "when Iran plays, there will be a positive atmosphere," as that is the spirit of soccer. EPA / ISAAC ESQUIVEL
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Can Infantino get 106 votes? How Fifa's 211 members will decide World Cup plan

Breaking down the voting blocs as world football chief seeks to sell minority stake in flagship tournament

FootballJuly 30, 2026
FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Norway v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U. S. - July 11, 2026 FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands before the match REUTERS / Dylan Martinez / File Photo
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Infantino defends plan to sell World Cup stakes but could Uefa launch boycott?

European football's governing body to hold emergency meeting on Thursday as Fifa sets deadline for members to back controversial proposal

FootballJuly 30, 2026
Fifa president Gianni Infantino wants to sell stakes in the World Cup. Reuters
Play09:01
World Cup for sale: What is Fifa's plan, reaction and what happens next?

Uefa and UK Prime Minister among critics as Fifa seeks private investment in its competitions

FootballJuly 29, 2026
Mohamed Salah after returning from the 2026 Fifa World Cup. Reuters
Salah, Sancho, Neymar and the big name free transfers available this summer

Ten star players looking for their next club ahead of the 2026-27 season

FootballJuly 29, 2026
Iliman Ndiaye, centre, and Idrissa Gueye, right, formed a strong bond as Everton teammates. Getty Images
Why Gueye's Diriyah move could help Al Hilal pull off big-money deal for Ndiaye

Riyadh giants showing strong interest in Premier League winger as they seek to bolster attacking options ahead of new Saudi Pro League season

FootballJuly 28, 2026
Abdul Hussein celebrates with the flags of Finland and Palestine after his victory over Cody Gibson at UFC Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National
From refugee to the UFC: How Hussein's dream began with a picture of Dana White

Abu Dhabi has played key role in rise of Finnish-Palestinian bantamweight who grabbed a big win at Etihad Arena on Saturday

Combat SportsJuly 28, 2026
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