Gary Meenaghan

Former Chelsea defender wants to be noticed by Roy Hodgson, the England manager, while he is playing in Germany.

A visit to the UAE has proved beneficial to sides utilising the warm climate during their winter break, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Emirati racer Khalid Al Qubaisi is developing a friendly rivalry with Saudi Arabia's Prince Abdulaziz Al Faisal as both drivers look for success endurance race.

This weekend's 24 Hours of Dubai at the Dubai Autodrome marks the eighth successive year the endurance race has been held as it continues to gain popularity.

The Racing Divas Team Schubert, who race in pink and grey racesuits and drive a predominantly pink BMW, are taking part in the emirate's annual endurance race for the second successive year.

Max Eberl, sporting director of Borussia Monchengladbach, believes the player his side nurtured in youth football has the technical skills to succeed after agreeing a move to Tottenham - but admits a question mark exists over his physical game.

The Fifa president has given his backing to the AC Milan midfielder's walk-off after receiving racist abuse - but told The National that governing bodies, not players, must take action in the long term.

A host of national and international luminaries were recognised yesterday at the annual Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards.

The Fifa president praised the UAE's performance in their opening Gulf Cup match against Qatar - but warned the competition needed better organisation if it is to become an official event.

With the league in the middle of its winter shutdown, three clubs will compete here during the next six days.

Officials plan to develop a 2014 Tour of Dubai event as well as Olympic-calibre athletes at the new cycling course close to Bab Al Shams, writes Gary Meenaghan.

With the transfer window approaching Atletico Madrid's Radamel Falcao is a name coming up in conversation, but the Colombian says he is happy where he is, writes Gary Meenaghan.

Jose Mourinho and Diego Maradona, two of footballs's most outspoken figures, closed the opening day of the seventh annual Dubai International Sports Conference.

Question marks over naming issues and problems with country's infrastructure, writes Gary Meenaghan from Sao Paulo.

The 64-year-old officially unveiled as Bazil coach ahead of 2014 World Cup, writes Gary Meenaghan from Sao Paulo