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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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      McLaren driver Lando Norris leads F1 title rivals Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen by 24 points with two races remaining. AP
      Can Lando Norris be crowned F1 champion in Qatar?

      McLaren driver's disqualification in Las Vegas along with teammate Piastri has left door open for Verstappen to make a late surge

      F1November 27, 2025
      McLaren driver Lando Norris was disqualified from the Las Vegas GP, allowing race winner Max Verstappen, left, to cut his championship lead down to 24 points with two races remaining. AFP
      Las Vegas GP talking points: Threat of Verstappen looms large for Norris

      McLaren's double disqualification leaves door open for Red Bull's four-time world champion with Abu Dhabi set for title showdown

      F1November 24, 2025
      Ali Al Hamadi, right, after scoring for Iraq against the UAE at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      InterviewAli Al Hamadi on Iraq's World Cup dream - and his love of Steven Gerrard

      Striker talks to The National about becoming first Iraqi to play in the Premier League in game against his boyhood team Liverpool

      FootballNovember 17, 2025
      McLaren race winner Lando Norris and second-placed Kimi Antonelli, left, of Mercedes with Red Bull driver Max Verstappen on the podium. Getty Images
      Sao Paulo F1: Norris shows title credentials and Verstappen's champion mindset

      Oscar Piastri loses ground on his McLaren rival while Ferrari endure horror weekend

      F1November 10, 2025
      Al Ittihad’s Ashleigh Plumptre, left, has signed a new two-year contract. Photo: Saudi Women’s Premier League
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      How Kelly helped Plumptre on path to success with Al Ittihad and Nigeria

      Backing from Lionesses' Euros hero was a boost for defender as she dealt with criticism over her move to Saudi Arabia

      FootballNovember 07, 2025
      Race winner Lando Norris, right, is congratulated by Max Verstappen after the Mexico City Grand Prix. AFP
      Mexico City GP talking points: Norris mastery, Verstappen resilience

      A chaotic race sees McLaren driver Norris take the chequered flag and the championship lead

      F1October 27, 2025
      Max Verstappen after winning the United States Grand Prix. Getty Images
      F1 talking points: Verstappen title hopes and do Ferrari finally have momentum?

      Fallout from US Grand Prix sets up pivotal race in Mexico City this weekend

      F1October 23, 2025
      Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar celebrates on the podium after finishing third at the Dutch GP at Zandvoort. AP
      Play01:23
      ExclusiveHadjar goes from frustration and tears to points and podiums in F1 debut season

      French-Algerian driver has recovered from difficult start to enjoy impressive campaign for Racing Bulls

      F1October 14, 2025
      Lamine Yamal's attacking flair has helped mask Barcelona's defensive frailties this season. EPA
      Ask Mina: Is moving La Liga and Serie A matches abroad fair?

      In her weekly Q&A, The National's resident expert addresses topics from around the football world

      FootballOctober 09, 2025
      First placed Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain after the 2025 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit in Singapore, 05 October 2025. EPA / TOM WHITE
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      Singapore GP talking points: Russell comes full circle, tensions at McLaren

      Mercedes driver Russell puts ghosts of 2023 to rest while Piastri vents at Norris

      SportOctober 06, 2025
      Usman Nurmagomedov, left, and Paul Hughes face off ahead of their Dubai rematch. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Nurmagomedov v Hughes rematch just the start for PFL

      CEO John Martin says Professional Fighters' League can go global and will stage more big events in UAE

      Combat SportsOctober 02, 2025
      Ben Harburg has big plans for Al Kholood. Photo: @AlKholoodFC / X
      Play01:46
      Exclusive'I'm used to being the underdog': Harburg takes on SPL giants with Al Kholood

      American is the first foreign owner of a Saudi football club. He tells The National how he plans to challenge the big four by trying 'to find a way to do a lot with a little'

      FootballSeptember 29, 2025
      Jose Mourinho took charge of his first Benfica match in 25 years at the weekend, a 3-0 win over AVS. Reuters
      Ask Mina: Jose Mourinho back at Benfica, but can he drag the club out of crisis?

      In her weekly Q&A, The National's resident expert addresses topics from around the football world

      FootballSeptember 24, 2025
      Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen celebrates with his trophy on the podium after the Formula One Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit in Baku on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Ozan KOSE / AFP)
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      Azerbaijan GP takeaways: Can Verstappen challenge for title?

      Dutch champion produces a masterful drive in Baku while McLaren have a weekend to forget

      F1September 22, 2025
      Manuel Locatelli, left, and Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrate at the end of their pulsating 4-4 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League. Getty Images
      Ask Mina: Can Juventus finally come good in the Champions League?

      In her weekly Q&A, The National's resident expert addresses topics from around the football world

      FootballSeptember 17, 2025
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