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Qatar's forward Almoez Ali, left, and Saudi Arabia's forward Salem al-Dawsari at a press conference on the eve of the AFC Annual Awards. AFP
Al Dawsari: Winning Player of the Year would be 'great achievement'

Saudi Arabia star up for award with AFC set to crown winner on Tuesday

FootballOctober 30, 2023
Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler has been removed as manager of Saudi club Al Qadsiah. AFP
Robbie Fowler sacked by Saudi club Al Qadsiah

Former Liverpool striker, appointed in the summer, has been replaced by ex-Real Madrid forward Michel

FootballOctober 27, 2023
Ryder Cup star Tommy Fleetwood, talking about Europe's recent win and his recently launched The Tommy Fleetwood Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
ExclusiveFleetwood on family, Dubai, his academy and Ryder Cup heroics

UAE-based golfer, who secured the winning point for Luke Donald's side in Italy earlier this month, tells The National of his pride in helping bring through the next generation of players

SportOctober 27, 2023
Jon Jones during UFC 247 in Houston, Texas. AFP
Jon Jones ruled out of UFC title defence due to injury

American was scheduled to face Stipe Miocic in New York but has been ruled out for eight months

Combat SportsOctober 25, 2023
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring a goal with teammate Nassr's Saudi midfielder #17 Abdullah al-Khaibari during the AFC Champions League Group E football match between Saudi's al-Nassr and Qatar’s al-Duhail at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh on October 24, 2023. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Ronaldo the 'best player in world' after stunning double for Nassr

Portugal captain scores twice and creates another in thrilling 4-3 Asian Champions League win against Al Duhail in Riyadh

FootballOctober 25, 2023
Tyson Fury and Francis Ngannou will face off in Saudi Arabia. Getty
Fury v Ngannou: Fight time and how to watch 'Battle of the Baddest'

Everything you need to know about crossover boxing bout that takes place in Riyadh this weekend

Combat SportsOctober 24, 2023
Aleksandar Mitrovic, right, scored a hat-trick in Al Hilal's 6-0 Asian Champions League win over Mumbai City. Photo: @Alhilal / X. formerly Twitter
Mitrovic stunner gets Neymar reaction as Al Hilal rout Mumbai

Former Fulham striker scores hat-trick in 6-0 Asian Champions League win, as injured Neymar watches from home

SportOctober 24, 2023
Alexander Volkanovski after his defeat to Islam Makhachev at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Emotional Volkanovski says he 'needed a fight'

Featherweight champion suffered brutal first-round TKO against Islam Makhachev at UFC 294

Combat SportsOctober 22, 2023
Russia's Islam Makhachev reacts after his Lightweight bout against Australia's Alexander Volkanovski during the Ultimate Fighting Championship 294 (UFC) event at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on October 22, 2023. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Makhachev win proves he is 'best MMA fighter in world'

Lightweight champion now 25-1 as a pro after brutal victory in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsOctober 22, 2023
Islam Makhachev (R ) in action against Alexander Volkanovski (L ) during the UFC 294 lightweight title bout in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on 21 October 2023. EPA / ALI HAIDER
UFC 294: Makhachev proves his mettle against Volkanovski

Khamzat Chimaev defeats Kamaru Usman after intense battle, UAE's Mohammed Yahya puts up brave fight in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsOctober 21, 2023
UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev (L) and Alexander Volkanovski face off at the ceremonial weigh in before their title fight at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Makhachev v Volkanovski 'will be one of the UFC's greatest rematches'

Dagestani’s long-time coach Javier Mendez speaks to The National ahead of Saturday's bout in Abu Dhabi

Combat SportsOctober 21, 2023
UFC Lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at the ceremonial weigh in before his title fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Makhachev promises career-best performance in Abu Dhabi

Fan favourite lightweight champion vows to put on a show against Volkanovski for his UAE supporters

Combat SportsOctober 20, 2023
UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev weighs in for his fight against Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 294 in Abu Dhabi. Hilton Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Makhachev v Volkanovski official as both fighters make weight

Lightweight title rematch tops the bill at Etihad Arena, while Usman and Chimaev also make weight ahead of their co-main event bout

Combat SportsOctober 20, 2023
UFC president Dana White alongside Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi chairman Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak and Saood Abdulaziz Al Hosani, undersecretary of DCT. Photo: DCT
UFC extends Abu Dhabi partnership

Announcement made ahead of UFC 294 that takes place at Etihad Arena on Saturday night

Combat SportsOctober 19, 2023
Khamzat Chimaev during an open workout in Abu Dhabi ahead of his UFC 294 fight against Kamaru Usman. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Chimaev insists he is upgrade on Usman ahead of UFC 294 clash

Unbeaten Russia-born fighter faces former long-reigning welterweight champion in Abu Dhabi on Saturday

Combat SportsOctober 18, 2023
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