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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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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Cristiano Ronaldo is congratulated by Sadio Mane. AFP
Ronaldo hits 980th career goal as he puts Portugal row behind him in Nassr win

Striker gets warm welcome in Riyadh as SPL champions sweep aside Diriyah at Al Awwal Park

FootballOctober 10, 2026
Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Final - Saudi Arabia v United Arab Emirates - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 6, 2026 United Arab Emirates players pose for a team group photo before the match REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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Arabian Gulf Cup: UAE have plenty to work with despite final defeat

Hammam Al Hammami was standout performer for Saudi Arabia but national team too showed promise ahead of next assignment – Asian Cup

FootballOctober 07, 2026
Soccer Football - Gulf Cup - Final - Saudi Arabia v United Arab Emirates - King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - October 6, 2026 Saudi Arabia's Abdulelah Al Amri and teammates celebrate with the trophy after winning the Gulf Cup REUTERS / Ibraheem Abu Mustafa
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UAE fall short as Saudi Arabia win Arabian Gulf Cup final

National team lose 2-0 in Jeddah as new coach Zlatko Dalic suffers first defeat

FootballOctober 06, 2026
UAE suffered yet another defeat in Cricket World Cup League Two. Photo: ICC
UAE cricketers set for ILT20 earnings hit as USA’s Milind Kumar extends ODI world record

Batter strikes brilliant ton in Cricket World Cup League Two to edge further ahead of Virat Kohli, while UAE players face scheduling clash after latest defeat

CricketOctober 06, 2026
Oumar Camara celebrates scoring UAE's winner in the Gulf Cup semi-final victory over Oman. Reuters
UAE 'ready for the moment' as they face Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup final

New coach Dalic confident his team can win the title for a third time against the hosts in Jeddah

FootballOctober 05, 2026
Oumar Camara celebrates scoring for the UAE in their semi-final against Oman at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium. Reuters
Dalic confident UAE can improve for Gulf Cup showdown against Saudi Arabia

Ousmane Camara's goal seals 1-0 win over Oman as Saudis overcome Qatar on penalties

FootballOctober 04, 2026
UAE T20 veteran Muhammad Waseem goes up for sale during the ILT20 player auction at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Waseem hits ILT20 jackpot as more than $1m spent on UAE players

Star batter rejoined MI Emirates for $210,000 which is a record fee for a UAE cricketer in a franchise tournament

CricketOctober 02, 2026
Pakistan batter Babar Azam was signed by Desert Vipers in the ILT20 auction. Getty Images
Pakistan's Babar and Zaman are poor relations as millions spent at ILT20 auction

Record salaries are lavished on international and domestic players ahead of Season 5 of UAE franchise tournament

CricketOctober 01, 2026
Patrick Reed currently leads the Race to Dubai standings. Getty Images
Reed set for UAE showdown with McIlroy at DP World Tour Championship

Rivals are vying for Race to Dubai title as season heads towards finale with American now confirmed for Jumeirah Golf Estates finale

SportOctober 01, 2026
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 30: Chris Wood of England tees off on the first hole on day one of the Abu Dhabi Challenge at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club on September 30, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)
Missing UAE events was ‘not even on my radar’, says ex-Ryder Cup star Chris Wood

Three-time DP World Tour tournament champion is playing at Abu Dhabi Challenge in Al Ain this week

SportOctober 01, 2026
UAE playmaker Fabio De Lima in action against Qatar during their Gulf Cup match. Photo: @UAN NT on X
Zlatko Dalic warns UAE must be ready for Oman Gulf Cup test after Qatar draw

Croatian shuffled his pack for 1-1 draw against Qatar with one eye on semi-final on Saturday

FootballOctober 01, 2026
Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, centre, helped Desert Vipers win the DP World International League last season. Photo: ILT20
Babar Azam, the Pakistan issue and $1.3m to spend: ILT20 auction explained

Local and international cricketers have fingers crossed for a hefty payday as they go under hammer in Dubai ahead of Season 5

CricketSeptember 30, 2026
Rory McIlroy is a four-time runner-up at the Abu Dhabi Championship. Getty Images
McIlroy confirmed for Abu Dhabi Championship as Race to Dubai heats up

Northern Irishman targets first title in capital tournament that tees-off at Yas Links on November 5

SportSeptember 30, 2026
Muhammad Waseem, left, Alishan Sharafu and Mohammed Rohid, right, will be in demand during the ILT20 player auction. Photos: ILT20
ILT20 2026 auction: Will a UAE player break $200,000 barrier?

After Junaid Siddique’s $170,000 deal last year, domestic cricketers are queuing to get their slice of T20 riches

CricketSeptember 30, 2026
David Horsey, a four-time winner on the DP World Tour, will tee off in Al Ain. Photo: Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting & Golf Club
Back to normal as pro golf returns to UAE with Abu Dhabi Challenge

Tournament was set to take place in May but got postponed until this month due to war

SportSeptember 29, 2026
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