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Fernando Alonso of Ferrari goes to great lengths to stay at peak fitness, but other drivers are not as sure that being a physical specimen is key to success in Formula On1. Clive Mason / Getty Images
Drivers say claims of doping in F1 are all smoke and no fire

A French anti-doping expert alleged earlier this year that F1 drivers have used memory-enhancing drugs. Doctors and drivers dismiss the claims as nonsense, but stress you can never get complacent.

SportOctober 29, 2013
Ivory Coast player Ismael Diallo fights for the ball against Morocco’s Karim Achabar in Fujairah. Sarah Dea / The National
Opportunistic Ivory Coast edge past Morocco

Morocco lose clash of African countries after being done in by two costly blunders from defender Mohamed Saoud.

SportOctober 29, 2013
Walter Zenga, who was officially unveiled as the new Al Jazira coach on Sunday, had made an impression on Al Nasr during his time at the Dubai club. Courtesy Al Jazira Sport and Cultural Club
Zenga left indelible mark on players he coached during time in Dubai

Walter Zenga's former players at Al Nasr still speak highly of the Italian.

SportOctober 28, 2013
Argentina were just too good for Canada on Friday night. Ali Haider / EPA
Argentina coach hails ‘perfect midfielder’ Mathias Sanchez

Tireless player instrumental in 3-0 win over Canada and impresses coacg Humberto Grondona, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportOctober 26, 2013
Mohammed Fawzi, centre, Abdul Almukhaini, right, and the rest of their Baniyas spent most of the night chasing Al Nasr's Ibrahima Toure. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National
Three times the charm for Ibrahima Toure

Ibrahima Toure struck three times on Saturday night to help propel Al Nasr up to third in the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) after a dramatic 4-3 win at home to Baniyas.

SportOctober 26, 2013
Nigeria were at their aggressive best against Iraq in Dubai yesterday. The West African team ended 5-0 winners to top Group F. Ali Haider / EPA
Nigeria obey their fans’ call with thrashing of Iraq

In Group F match of Fifa Under 17 World Cup, West Africans win 5-0, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportOctober 26, 2013
Neymar, left, and Gareth Bale, right, are just two examples of how the top two clubs in La Liga far outpace the rest of the copmetition. Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP
Primera Liga trying to grow into more than two-team show

Javier Tebas, La Liga's president, looks to level the financial playing field in Spain, while defending Real Madrid's €100m Bale deal.

FootballOctober 25, 2013
Franco Pizzichilloin action for Uruguay against Italy. Razan Alzayani / The National
Uruguay fight back from a goal down to top Group B

An attack-minded Uruguay fought back from a goal down to beat Italy 2-1 and finish top of Group B, ahead of the knock-out stages.

SportOctober 23, 2013
Boschilia, centre, scored twice for Brazil against Honduras on Wednesday night. Karim Sahib / AFP
Brazil through to round of 16 after thrashing Honduras

Coach Alexander Gallo wants his boys to remain grounded despite 3-0 win to top Group A.

SportOctober 23, 2013
Laurent Banide leaves Al Wasl less than five months after being hired as their coach. Satish Kumar / The National
Laurent Banide dismissed as Al Wasl coach

Frenchman, out after less than five months in charge, refuses to take blame for team’s poor form as Rahman handed interim charge, reports Gary Meenaghan.

SportOctober 21, 2013
A goal from Grafite, centre, ensures Al Ahli are 12 points ahead of Al Shaab. Satish Kumar / The National
Relief for Olaroiu as Grafite scores winner for Al Ahli

Coach concedes his Dubai side were fortunate to beat superior Al Shaab 1-0 on Sunday night.

SportOctober 20, 2013
Gabriel plays for Santos, the club Pele played for, and has now swapped the shirt with the canary yellow of Brazil. Ivan Storti / AP Photo
Move over Neymar, here comes Gabigol for Brazil

The next best prospect from the land of Pele is ready to announce arrival on world stage in the Emirates, writes Gary Meenaghan.

SportOctober 19, 2013
Mohammed Ben Sulayem. Mike Young / The National
Mohammed Ben Sulayem backs Jean Todt for FIA presidency

Mohammed ben Sulayem, an FIA vice-president from the UAE, says he will not stand for president of the international motorsport governing body, instead throwing his support to Jean Todt.

Other SportOctober 18, 2013
Chad Le Clos of South Africa was still upset with himself despite winning medals and boosting his Fina Swimming World Cup lead in Dubai on Friday. Ali Haider / EPA

Haul of medals and points lead not enough to leave Chad Le Clos satisfied.

SportOctober 18, 2013
Chad Le Clos. AFP

Katinka Hosszu and Chad Le Clos dominate in the pool

SportOctober 17, 2013
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