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      Andy Lewis

      Deputy Sports Editor
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      Abu Dhabi

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      Cristiano Ronaldo, left, is said to be unhappy about Karim Benzema's move to Al Hilal. Reuters
      Benzema joins Al Hilal in deadline day move as Ronaldo sits out Al Nassr match

      French striker makes late switch from Al Ittihad to league leaders while Portugal star is absent for win over Al Riyadh

      FootballFebruary 03, 2026
      Rennes' French forward Kader Meite, left, is set to join Al Hilal. AFP
      Al Hilal set to sign Man United target Kader Meite

      French starlet poised for Riyadh move in deal worth up to €30 million

      FootballJanuary 30, 2026
      From left: N’Golo Kante of Al Ittihad, Sadio Mane of Al Nassr, and Karim Benzema of Al Ittihad, are all out of contract this summer. Getty Images, Reuters
      Neves to Man United, Mane on a free? Saudi clubs face tough contract decisons

      Time ticking down on three-year deals handed to first wave of star players lured to kingdom in 2023

      FootballJanuary 22, 2026
      Manchester City new boy Marc Guehi with director of football Hugo Viana. Photo: Manchester City
      Guehi joins Manchester City for £20m from Crystal Palace

      England defender, who had just six months remaining on his contract, makes move to the Etihad Stadium

      FootballJanuary 19, 2026
      Morocco's Brahim Diaz looks dejected after missing his penalty against Senegal. Reuters
      When Panenkas go wrong: Brahim, Messi and Lineker among those to miss

      Morocco's Afcon defeat will be remembered for Diaz's calamity but he is not the first to make a mess of risky technique

      FootballJanuary 19, 2026
      Alex Astridge, left, and Piera Hudson will compete in the Alpine skiing competitions of the 26th Winter Olympics in Italy. Photo: National Olympic Committee
      UAE set for historic first participation in Winter Olympics

      Alex Astridge and Piera Hudson to fly flag for Emirates in Alpine skiing events at February's Games in Italy

      SportJanuary 15, 2026
      Al Nassr's Kingsley Coman and Cristiano Ronaldo face a Riyadh derby against Al Hilal. Getty Images
      Al Hilal v Al Nassr: Ronaldo and Coman rally troops ahead of Riyadh derby

      Saudi Pro League title race set for pivotal fixture on Monday night

      FootballJanuary 12, 2026
      From left: Pierce Brosnan, Amir El Masry, 'Prince' Naseem Hamed, Ghaith Saleh and Ali Saleh attend the UK Gala Screening of Giant. Getty Images
      Remembering the career of 'Prince' Naseem Hamed as biopic Giant hits cinemas

      Former world featherweight champion, beloved by fight fans and deeply respected in the UK and US, was one of the sport's biggest stars in the 1990s

      Combat SportsJanuary 11, 2026
      Mehrdad Ghodoussi led a 2021 takeover of Newcastle United with the backing of the Saudi Public Investment Fund and the Reuben family. Getty Images
      Play01:28
      'Huge ambitions': Saudi Arabia playing long game at Newcastle, says former owner

      Mehrdad Ghodoussi, who led 2021 takeover alongside wife Amanda Staveley, believes PIF has a vision for club and backs boss Eddie Howe to help deliver it

      FootballJanuary 07, 2026
      Left to right: Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo, Cafu, Didier Deschamps, Carles Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and Andres Iniesta at the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Play01:05
      CommentWorld Sports Summit underlines Dubai's ambition to become greatest sporting city

      Two-day event at Madinat Jumeirah brought serious star power to the emirate and showcased growing popularity of combat sports

      SportJanuary 01, 2026
      UFC great Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rio Ferdinand during the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah. Antonie Robertson / The National
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      Khabib wants fair deal for Dagestani fighters who 'don't like trash talk'

      Former champion says US promoters focus on entertainment while he wants to see the best fighters win

      Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
      Manny Pacquiao at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
      Play01:34
      Pacquiao targets January fight announcement as Mayweather rumours persist

      Filipino great set for 2026 ring return, while heavyweight champion Usyk recalls gruelling Dubai training camp

      Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
      Novak Djokovic says he does not want to put a time limit on his career. PA
      Play01:05
      Djokovic targets 2028 LA Olympics but wants to 'just keep going'

      Serbian legend happy to reinvent his game against younger challengers, while Ons Jabeur says she remains determined to make comeback

      TennisDecember 29, 2025
      Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
      Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand

      World body chief reveals 150 million ticket requests have been received for finals and announces Dubai will host Fifa awards ceremony

      FootballDecember 29, 2025
      Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight bout against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. Getty Images
      ExclusiveUsyk close to agreeing US bout against Wilder, plans to fight for two more years

      Unified heavyweight champion in talks with US promoters over multi-fight deal

      Combat SportsDecember 29, 2025
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