Gary Meenaghan

The arrival of Felipe Massa at his home circuit on Saturday morning was nothing significant, which in itself confirmed something significant: the strong and storied relationship between Formula One and Brazil is weakening.

Amid heightened criticism of the treatment of its migrant workers, Qatar's committee charged with the 2022 World Cup confirms it will double its number of labour inspectors by the end of the year. Gary Meenaghan reports

Despite criticism, the gas-rich Gulf state unveils first of six new stadium plans for World Cup 2022 as construction of cooling technology will commence, writes Gary Meenaghan.

A controversial late penalty proved the decisive factor as visitors Al Ahli beat Al Nasr 2-0 at Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday night to progress to the semi-finals of the UAE League Cup.

In a bid to improve the country’s sporting standing, the Emirates’ only gold medallist is launching a shooting academy with the intention of creating a conveyor belt of Emirati Olympians.

Atletico Paranaense pair's performances for Brazil bode well for the future

There are more than a few names football fans should remember out of the recently completed Fifa Under 17 World Cup, as they could be the next stars with Qatar 2022 rising on the horizon.

Only a player like Musa Muhammed, the Nigeria captain and leader and full-back and free-kick specialist, could curl a beautiful, right-footed free-kick into the top corner of the Mexico goal during the Under 17 World Cup final, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Musa Muhammed is confident his career and Nigeria's graph is set to take off from the UAE.

Less than 24 hours after Sepp Blatter appealed to Iranian authorities to end the ban on females attending football matches in the Islamic Republic, the Fifa president said the UAE has expressed interest in hosting an international women’s football tournament in the near future.

Amid fresh concerns that civil unrest in Brazil could mar next summer’s World Cup, the Fifa president Sepp Blatter dismissed the threat of demonstrations by claiming protestors “will be tired” by the end of the month-long global showpiece.

Economic and historic differences fade into background when football talent is metric that matters most

Nico Rosberg does not have the fastest car, nor does he have a team that show him preferential treatment. But there is a reason why Sebastian Vettel said his compatriotis one of the sport’s most underrated drivers.

Forget Cameron Diaz in Monaco or even Paul McCartney in Abu Dhabi two years ago. In the entourage stakes, nobody can compare to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.

The German driver rues getting the balance wrong at Yas Marina but is motivated that he has the second-best car for next season.