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Paul Radley

Paul Radley

Assistant Sports Editor
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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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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National team held to draw in play-off first leg and face crucial tie in Basra on Tuesday

FootballNovember 14, 2025
Luan Pereira (R) of the UAE celebrates after scoring the 1-1 goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asian qualifiers play-off 1st leg soccer match between UAE and Iraq in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 13 November 2025. EPA / ALI HAIDER
UAE World Cup quest hangs in balance after play-off draw with Iraq

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FootballNovember 13, 2025
England’s Tommy Fleetwood tees off at the first hole on day one of the DP World Tour Championship 2025 at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai. AFP
Fleetwood maintains fine form at DP World Tour Championship

Englishman sits one shot behind leader Michael Kim at Jumeirah Golf Estates

SportNovember 13, 2025
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Penge insists illness will not stop him playing alongside McIlroy in Dubai

Englishman can still overhaul Northern Irishman at top of Race to Dubai rankings

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
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

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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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Englishman seals third DP World Tour title but first in more than five years

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
Rugby World Cup: Umaga stars as Samoa start qualifying bid by dominating Brazil

Full-back begins bid to follow father Mike – and uncle Tana – in playing at rugby’s biggest tournament with fine display in Dubai

SportNovember 08, 2025
Tommy Fleetwood on day two of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship at Yas Links. Getty Images
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SportNovember 07, 2025
Marco Penge, left, and Rory McIlroy shake hands on the 18th after day one of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. Getty Images
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SportNovember 06, 2025
Muhammad Waseem and Mohammed Shahdad shared a stand worth 147 to take UAE to victory against Nepal. Photo: ECB
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Batter hits 96 as national team secure four-wicket victory in Cricket World Cup League 2

CricketNovember 05, 2025
Rory McIlroy tees off during a Pro-Am competition at Yas Links Golf Course in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images
McIlroy hopes to cap glorious season with Abu Dhabi success

Falcon Trophy has surprisingly eluded the Masters champion

SportNovember 05, 2025
Samoa captain Theo McFarland during a Test against and Scotland at Eden Park in Auckland earlier this year. AFP
Samoa ready for final shot at 2027 Rugby World Cup qualification in Dubai

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SportNovember 05, 2025
The Webb Ellis Cup during the 2027 Rugby World Cup announcement in Sydney, Australia. Getty Images
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