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Ivory Coast's golden generation 'Elephants' have reasons to forget
It is an elderly Ivory Coast side, with half the 23-man squad over 28 years old, that hunts for silverware at the African Cup of Nations. Time is running out for the Elephants.
This African Cup of Nations football is more than a game for Libya
Members of the national football team are hoping to bring some joy to their stricken country in this month's tournament.
Abu Dhabi in tomorrow's plans for football's NextGen Series
Abu Dhabi and Qatar remain in the expansion plans of Fifa's Under 19 'Champions League'.
Ivory Coast face Tunisia in African Cup of Nations training in Abu Dhabi
The team, complete with lumiaries such as Didier Drogba, Yaya Toure and Gervinho, will train for two weeks in the UAE capital.
The i1 Superseries lining up two visits to UAE
A new schedule obtained by The National has seen Kuala Lumpur replaced by a round in Dubai.
Mystery surrounds i1 Superseries
Postponement due to elections in the state of Uttar Pradesh.
Bahrain gives assurance over Formula One fears
Formula One likely to go ahead this year as government pledges to protect human rights following allegations from advocacy groups.
Toure brothers are missed but are not missing the action
With Vincent Kompany's red card, Roberto Mancini will now all the more miss the services of Yaya and Kolo Toure.
No ifs and buts for PSG coach Carlo Ancelotti in fight for Ligue 1 glory
Leagues around the world The former Chelsea coach inherits a top team and has to ensure a legacy for the club's new Qatari owners.
Pro League a long way from Milan
As is the case in most countries located on this football-shaped planet, the UAE's appetite for the beautiful game is insatiable.
Pato grabs the goal but fails to impress and Ancelotti 'satisfied' with PSG
Alexandre Pato scored the only goal of the game as AC Milan ran out winners in the Dubai Football Challenge last night.
Massimo Ambrosini warns of AC Milan's pay culling moves
The money-saving mentality of AC Milan's paymasters could force the Italian league leaders to replace half their squad at the end of the season, Massimo Ambrosini, the club captain, has warned.
No Beckham in Dubai as he rules out PSG move
The Los Angeles Galaxy player was rumoured to sign a contract with the French Ligue 1 player, but Englishman decides against it, and will miss the Dubai Football Challenge against AC Milan.
Milan players say Manchester City must have patience
The only thing Manchester City lack in their quest for European domination is the one thing money cannot buy: time. That is the view of Mark Van Bommel and Massimo Ambrosini, the AC Milan midfielders.
A South American tale that has gone awry for Suarez and Tevez
The City-Liverpool match should have been about the two fiery players on a football pitch in England. Instead it is about their inability to act responsibly.
