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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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      Michelle Botha has added experience to a youthful UAE side with dreams of making it to the T20 World Cup. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      CricketMay 08, 2025
      Bollywood actor Rahul Bose, pictured in his playing days, has big plans for rugby in his homeland. AFP
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      SportMay 07, 2025
      Katie Thompson during a UAE women's team training ahead of the T20 World Cup Asia qualifier. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Left-arm spinner is part of the national team for the first time ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup regional qualifier in Thailand

      CricketMay 06, 2025
      Al Ahli coach Matthias Jaissle joins his players in celebration after their 2-0 win over Kawasaki in the AFC Champions League final. Reuters
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      Ahli's Brazilian forward #10 Roberto Firmino celebrates his team's goal during the AFC Champions League final match between Saudi's Al-Ahli and Japan's Kawasaki at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on May 3, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
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      Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Final - Al Ahli v Kawasaki Frontale - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - May 3, 2025 Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Asian Champions League REUTERS / Stringer
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      FootballMay 03, 2025
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      FootballMay 03, 2025
      Akihiro Ienaga of Kawasaki Frontale celebrates during the AFC Champions League semi-final win against Al Nassr. Getty Images
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      Japanese side are looking to upset their monied hosts, but Riyad Mahrez says Jeddah side will be inspired by their fans to fight till the end

      FootballMay 02, 2025
      Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play02:05
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      CricketMay 02, 2025
      Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo, left, in action with Kawasaki Frontale's Kota Takai. Reuters
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      Japanese club well deserving of their 3-2 win in front of a tepid crowd of 28,810 at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium

      FootballMay 01, 2025
      Ahli's English forward #99 Ivan Toney cebrates with his team after scoring his team's second goal during the AFC Champions League semi-final match between Saudi's Al-Hilal and Saudi's Al-Ahli at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah on April 29, 2025. (Photo by AFP)
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      FootballApril 30, 2025
      Soccer Football - Asian Champions League - Semi Final - Al Hilal v Al Ahli - King Abdullah Sports City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - April 29, 2025 Al Hilal coach Jorge Jesus reacts during the match REUTERS / Stringer
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      FootballApril 30, 2025
      Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring against Yokohama F Marinos in their AFC Champions League quarter-final in Jeddah. Getty Images
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      One side from East Asia are left to duel the Saudi giants as top continental competition heads for finale in Jeddah

      FootballApril 30, 2025
      Al Ahli's Roberto Firmino, right, celebrates scoring their first goal with Ivan Toney. Reuters
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      FootballApril 30, 2025
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