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      Paul Radley

      Paul Radley

      Assistant Sports Editor
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      Dubai
      A reporter since 2003, Paul has been part of The National’s sports department since the newspaper launched in 2008. Primarily focused on cricket, he has followed the rise of the sport in the Emirates for more than a decade, in print, video, and as a co-host of the weekly podcast The Cricket Pod. Duties on that beat have extended to attending finals of global events played in front of thousands in Melbourne and Mumbai, as well as pursuing stories on the streets of Khorfakkan and Kathmandu. He has also covered every Dubai Rugby Sevens since 2005, as well as golf, football, tennis, and various other sports besides.
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      Rory McIlroy on the ninth hole during day three of the DP World Tour Championship. Getty Images
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      Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard tees off at the ninth hole on day two of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. AFP
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      UAE's Marcus Meloni battles with Iraq's Ali Jasim. The UAE take on Iraq in a play-off game during the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      FootballNovember 14, 2025
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      FootballNovember 13, 2025
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      SportNovember 13, 2025
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      SportNovember 13, 2025
      Kouame Autonne of the UAE looks upset as the UAE loose 2-1 after the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Olaroiu urges UAE to use Qatar defeat as fuel for World Cup push against Iraq

      Coach says ‘best teacher we have in life is pain’ as national team face play-off in Abu Dhabi

      FootballNovember 12, 2025
      The UAE huddle during their game against Qatar last month. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      National team set for crucial tie in Abu Dhabi on Thursday night

      FootballNovember 11, 2025
      Marco Penge, left, and Rory McIlroy played together at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Getty Images
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      Aaron Rai of England celebrates with the trophy following victory on day four of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2025 at Yas Links Golf Course on November 09, 2025 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)
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      SportNovember 09, 2025
      Niko Jones of Samoa runs with the ball during the Rugby World Cup 2027 Final Qualification Tournament match between Samoa and Brazil at The Sevens Stadium. Courtesy World Rugby
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      SportNovember 07, 2025
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      SportNovember 06, 2025
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