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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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      Rayan Ahmed says it 'would be a dream' to win the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship and then play at the Masters in Augusta. Photograph by AAC.
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      SportOctober 21, 2025
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      Match in Abu Dhabi arrives just six days after ill-tempered World Cup qualifier in Doha

      FootballOctober 21, 2025
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      Sharafu’s alliance with Waseem gives UAE hope for T20 World Cup

      Duo helped guide the national team to qualification for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka

      CricketOctober 20, 2025
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      UAE bowler Haider Ali overwhelmed after fulfilling late father’s dream

      Spinner was player of the match as UAE clinched a place at the tournament in India and Sri Lanka in February 2026

      CricketOctober 17, 2025
      The UAE players celebrate a wicket on their way to victory against Japan. Photo: ICC
      Waseem backs UAE to make mark on global stage at T20 World Cup

      National team finish in top three of Super Six stage after hammering Japan to seal spot in finals

      CricketOctober 16, 2025
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      UAE qualify for T20 World Cup after thrashing Japan in Muscat

      Muhammad Waseem’s side dominated their final match at qualifier to clinch place at tournament in India and Sri Lanka

      CricketOctober 16, 2025
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - Qatar v United Arab Emirates - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 14, 2025 Qatar's Sebastian Soria in action with United Arab Emirates' Marcus Meloni REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari
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      Sharjah player spoke out after the national team saw hopes of direct qualification for the finals ended in Doha

      FootballOctober 16, 2025
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      UAE close in on T20 World Cup as win over Samoa sends Nepal and Oman through

      Alishan Sharafu and Mohammed Farooq set up huge victory to push national team to brink of qualification

      CricketOctober 15, 2025
      UAE fans arrive before 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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      UAE wait to find out punishment after crowd trouble during Qatar match

      Cosmin Olaroiu intimates that anger felt by travelling supporters may have stemmed from a perceived unfairness at way the play-off was organised

      FootballOctober 15, 2025
      Erik 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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      National team face another qualifying stage in bid to reach finals following 2-1 loss in Doha

      FootballOctober 14, 2025
      UAE head coach Cosmin Olăroiu and player Ali Saleh speak to the media ahead of the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play01:51
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      National team play again just three days after Oman win and will have only one thousand fans cheering them on in Doha this time

      FootballOctober 13, 2025
      UAE fans have travelled to Qatar in large numbers but have been given just 1,200 tickets for Tuesday's vital clash. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      National team supporters have been granted just eight per cent of seats for deciding fixture in Doha

      FootballOctober 13, 2025
      Hundreds of Nepal fans turned up on a work day in Muscat to see their side beat the UAE in a thriller. Courtesy ICC
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      CricketOctober 12, 2025
      Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - AFC Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Oman - Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar - October 11, 2025 United Arab Emirates' Caio celebrates scoring their second goal with Ali Saleh Amro and Caio Canedo REUTERS / Ibraheem Al Omari
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      National team used four substitutes before start of second half in Doha – and Cosmin Olaroiu’s tactical masterstroke revived World Cup dream

      FootballOctober 12, 2025
      Khalid Essa applauds the UAE fans after victory against Oman in Doha. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Essa and UAE’s sensational support help set date with destiny against Qatar

      National team are one game away from qualifying for next summer’s finals after nail-biting 2-1 comeback against Oman

      FootballOctober 12, 2025
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