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Mina Rzouki

Mina Rzouki

Sports Reporter
Location
Abu Dhabi
A broadcaster and familiar face on multiple sports channels across Europe and the US, Mina spent 15 years as a sports broadcaster for the likes of BBC, Sky Sports, CNN and ESPN and has featured in several sports documentaries including Netflix’s Bad Sport. An expert on European football, she is fluent in English, Arabic and Spanish.

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Mateo Retegui during Italy's World Cup qualifier against Norway at the San Siro Stadium. Getty Images
Can Italy qualify for 2026 Fifa World Cup?

Gennaro Gattuso's team face Northern Ireland hoping to end decade-long wait for finals qualification

FootballMarch 25, 2026
Iran fans cheer on their team against the UAE at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran during World Cup qualifying. AFP
'Iran does not want to play World Cup games in the US – you can't blame them'

Iranian football expert Nima Tavallaey tells The National why he is pessimistic about this summer's tournament

FootballMarch 19, 2026
Fireworks go off over the circuit at the end of the F1 Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia at Jeddah Corniche Circuit. The 2026 race has been cancelled. Getty Images
F1 counts cost of cancelled Grand Prix weekends in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Both races have contributed significantly to the sport through hosting fees while Gulf nations will now miss out on commercial benefits of events

F1March 17, 2026
Winner Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 15, 2026. (Photo by Greg Baker / AFP)
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Chinese GP talking points: Historic day for Antonelli, more misery for McLaren

Lewis Hamilton finally lands on podium in Shanghai while teams continue to come to terms with new regulations

F1March 16, 2026
George Russell and Kimi Antonelli celebrate with the Mercedes team after the Australian Grand Prix. AFP
Australian GP talking points: Mercedes are back, Hamilton hope, Verstappen vents

George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secure one-two finish for Silver Arrows is F1 opener

F1March 09, 2026
Lando Norris will seek to defend his title in the new McLaren MCL40 Mercedes. Getty Images
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F1 2026: New teams, circuits, drivers and a decade defining electrical revolution

Massive shake-up in rules and regulations makes for one of the most intriguing seasons in years

F1March 05, 2026
Nitin Kumar playing at the PDC Asia Tour event at Le Meridien in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
InterviewMeet Nitin Kumar, the 'Dubai boy' making darts history for India

The 40-year-old became the first player from his country to win a match at the World Darts Championship. He tells The National about his unlikely sporting journey

SportFebruary 27, 2026
Jonjo Shelvey. photo: Suhail Akram / The National
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ExclusiveJonjo Shelvey: 'UK's gone downhill and I've got no worries in Dubai'

Former England midfielder joined UAE third-tier side Arabian Falcons as a player and is working his way through his coaching badges

FootballFebruary 26, 2026
Italian footballer Mario Balotelli plays in his first home game for Al Ittifaq FC against Al Arabi. Shabab Al Ahli Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Al Ittifaq owner on signing Balotelli and investing in UAE football

Italian businessman Pietro Laterza pulled off a shock move to bring in the 35-year-old striker in January with the promise of more to follow

FootballFebruary 23, 2026
Former Juventus Next Gen coach Paolo Montero is set to become manager of Dubai club Al Ittifaq. Getty Images
Juventus legend Montero set to join Balotelli at UAE First Division Al Ittifaq

Former Uruguay defender to be named head coach of second tier's bottom side

FootballFebruary 23, 2026
Jordanian driver Shaker Jweihan competes in the Middle East Rally Championship. Red Bull
Jweihan maintains family tradition while navigating Middle East rally challenges

Jordanian driver, inspired by trailblazing exploits of his aunt, is making progress in sport where financial burdens can be an impediment

SportFebruary 14, 2026
Tarek Suleiman speaking at the London Sport Institute launch by Middlesex University Dubai, held at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Tarek Suleiman’s journey through MMA’s growth in the UAE

Veteran fighter reflects on cultural barriers, his 15-year MMA career and the Emirates’ transformation into a global fight capital

Combat SportsFebruary 11, 2026
Former Tottenham and West Ham manager Harry Redknapp at the London Sport Institute launch at the Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Redknapp backs Carrick for Man United job and says Frank needs time at Tottenham

Veteran former manager has fond memories of coaching Jordan and speaks of regret at not landing England role

FootballFebruary 09, 2026
The Brazil legend Zico, ambassador for the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026, sat down for an interview with The National at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Zico on Brazil, the World Cup and 'grandeur' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

Legendary No 10 is in UAE capital as an official ambassador for popular multi-sport event

FootballFebruary 08, 2026
Atalanta's co-presidents Antonio Percassi, left, and Stephen Pagliuca. AFP
World Governments Summit: Stephen Pagliuca on football, finance and growth

Speaking at the World Governments Summit, the Atalanta owner reflects on sustainable success in sport and investment

FootballFebruary 05, 2026
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