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Friday night’s Arabian Gulf Cup semi-final was a close one between Al Nasr, in blue, and Baniyas. Ihsan Naji / Al Ittihad
Ibrahima Toure’s reputation given a boost as Al Nasr beat Baniyas

Forward redeems himself for earlier on-field indiscipline as Al Nasr enter Arabian Gulf Cup final to meet Sharjah, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportJanuary 16, 2015
Jovanovic was a midfielder in Greece when Al Nasr won a national title – the Super Cup – last in 1990. Christopher Pike / The National
Al Nasr drum up fan support for Arabian Gulf Cup semis to end domestic drought

The Dubai club lifted the regional GCC Champions League last season, but they remain without a national title since winning the Arabian Gulf Super Cup in 1990 as they host Baniyas.

SportJanuary 14, 2015
Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, left, controls the ball under pressure from Nigeria’s Chima Akas during their friendly at Zayed Sports City on Sunday January 11, 2015. The Ivory Coast won 1-0, with Salomon Kalou scoring the deciding goal in the 83rd minute. Wilfried Bony was not in the Ivory Coast squad as he awaited confirmation of his move from Swansea City to Manchester City. AFP

Former Chelsea player Salomon Kalou and Liverpool's Kolo Toure speak to Gary Meenaghan in Abu Dhabi.

SportJanuary 12, 2015
Abdulaziz Al Faisal drove his Black Falcon 2 to victory at the Dubai Autodrome on Saturday. Satish Kumar / The National
Abdulaziz Al Faisal spearheads the Arab drive at Dubai 24 Hours

Victorious Black Falcon 2 racer joined on podium by fellow Saudi Mohammad Jawa in third place. Gary Meenaghan reports from Dubai.

Other SportJanuary 11, 2015
Martin Ragginger, below second from left, and his Fach Auto Tech team led in qualifying in the Porsche car. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Discipline does it for Fach Auto Tech in Dubai 24 Hours qualifying

Last night, Dubai Autodrome made Sheikh Zayed Road at rush hour look more like a parkway of politeness as qualifying for the city’s annual 24 Hour Race began.

Other SportJanuary 08, 2015
Endurance drivers Matt Speakman (inside car), left, Mike Smit, Gustav Engljaehringer and Marc Dilger make up the Mission Possible team that will race in the Dubai 24 Hours this weekend. Pawan Singh / The National
Team to prove in Dubai 24 Hours that endurance driving with disability is Mission Possible

On Friday, Mission Possible will become the first disabled team to compete in a 24-hour endurance race, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportJanuary 07, 2015
Mohammed Bin Sulayem speaks during the Dubai 24 Hours news conference at the Dubai Autodrome on Tuesday. Satish Kumar / The National
Mohammed ben Sulayem expected Honda to be ‘annoyed’ with FIA loophole

Ben Sulayem also commended McLaren on their decision to retain Jenson Button and said the continued involvement of the 2009 world champion is important for the sport, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportJanuary 06, 2015
More than 75 cars started the Dubai 24 Hours in 2009 as the popular endurance race has evolved with more drivers and sponsorships over the last 10 years. This year’s race starts Friday. Mike Young for The National
Dubai 24 Hours has grown during last decade of endurance racing

Just like the ever-expanding city that surrounds the Dubai Autodrome, popularity for the race and sponsorships have picked up speed during the last 10 years, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Other SportJanuary 06, 2015
Andy Murray poses with the winners trophy after Novak Djokovic pulled out of the final match on Saturday in Abu Dhabi. Ali Haider / EPA
Djokovic v Murray: The Mubadala World Tennis Championships final that never was

Novak Djokovic withdrew before the anticipated final match in Abu Dhabi because of illness but Andy Murray was also struggling with his left shoulder, writes Gary Meenaghan.

TennisJanuary 03, 2015
Andy Murray showed purpose as Rafael Nadal’s lack of match practice immediately proved evident in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship semi-finals on Friday. Ali Haider / EPA
Gain comes at the cost of some pain for Andy Murray in Abu Dhabi

Scotsman beats Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-0 in the Mubadala World Tennis Championship semi-final but he needs to get his shoulder checked before the final, writes Gary Meenaghan.

TennisJanuary 02, 2015
Fans started to pack The Sevens Stadium in Dubai nearly three hours before kick-off on Tuesday. Ali Haider / EPA
Ugly scenes outside The Sevens as fans denied entry for Real Madrid v AC Milan

Police order stadium entrance closed at half-time due to unexpected onslaught of fans in Dubai as about 2,000 spectators denied access, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportDecember 31, 2014
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo had plenty of reasons to smile at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Monday night. Sarah Dea / The National
Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlo Ancelotti sweep top honours at Global Soccer Awards in Dubai

Players and manager for Spanish club shine bright at awards gala in Dubai while Filippo Inzaghi is also recognised, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportDecember 30, 2014
Crowds flocked towards The Sevens Stadium for the match between AC Milan and Real Madrid. The Italian team won 4-2. Reem Mohammed / The National
Traffic woes and overcrowding dampen mood at AC Milan and Real Madrid match in Dubai

Many fans had to make their way to the stadium on foot after being forced to park far away.

UAEDecember 30, 2014
Qatar propose there will be eight to 12 venues available for the 2022 World Cup, but the dates for the tournament are still very much up for debate. AP Photo
No early consensus from Fifa Task Force on Qatar World Cup 2022 dates

Umberto Gandini, the vice chairman of the European Club Association (ECA), and Gianni Infantino, the Uefa general secretary, appeared on stage at the Dubai International Sports Conference to discuss, writes Gary Meenaghan.

FootballDecember 29, 2014
Fernando Torres left Atletico Madrid for Liverpool in 2007. Felipe Trueba / EPA
‘I cannot hide where I come from’: Fernando Torres delighted to rejoin Atletico Madrid

'I am so happy' Fernando Torres told Gary Meenaghan on Monday in Dubai after the completion of his move from AC Milan, 'there is a time for everyone to go back home'.

SportDecember 29, 2014
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