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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 Yahya Al Ghassani celebrates the second goal during the World Cup qualifier against Qatar at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
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FootballNovember 20, 2024
Fabio de Lima is spotted at a fast food drive-thru after scoring four in the UAE's 5-0 win against Qatar. Photo via X
De Lima and UAE celebrate 5-0 thrashing of Qatar with late-night drive-thru

Paulo Bento urges national team to remain focused as 5-0 win over rivals gets qualifying campaign back on track

FootballNovember 20, 2024
Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Third Round - Group A - United Arab Emirates v Qatar - Al Nahyan Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - November 19, 2024 United Arab Emirates' Fabio Lima celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates and completes his hat-trick REUTERS / Rula Rouhana
UAE thrash Qatar to give World Cup hopes huge boost

National team records superb 5-0 victory in Abu Dhabi, including first-half hat-trick from Al Wasl playmaker

FootballNovember 19, 2024
Jack Stapley during UAE's rugby Test against Germany at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
Stapley feels at home as he eyes Rugby World Cup qualification with UAE

Centre followed his father in playing representative rugby when national team faced Germany in Dubai

SportNovember 19, 2024
Qatar's Ibrahim Mohammadi and Caio Canedo battle for the ball in UAE's 3-1 away win in September. AFP
UAE set for pivotal World Cup qualifier against Qatar

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FootballNovember 18, 2024
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland smiles with his Wife, Erica Stoll and Daughter, Poppy McIlroy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green following victory on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 17, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images)
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Northern Irishman enjoys double delight at Jumeirah Golf Estates on Sunday

SportNovember 17, 2024
Rugby match going on between UAE (grey) v Germany (red) held at The Sevens in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National
UAE rugby rue 'small margins' after narrow defeat to Germany in Dubai

National team put up valiant fight despite being reduced to 14-men in 26-20 loss at The Sevens

SportNovember 17, 2024
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland reacts on the 18th hole on day three of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 16, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)
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Northern Irishman in three-way tie for lead heading into final round as he eyes Race to Dubai title

SportNovember 16, 2024
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 15: Antoine Rozner of France reacts on the 18th green on day two of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 15, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington / Getty Images)
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SportNovember 15, 2024
Rory McIlroy acknowledges the crowd on the 17th green on day one of the DP World Tour Championship 2024. Getty Images
Race to Dubai title in sight as McIlroy takes early lead at Tour Championship

Northern Irishman cards five-under par opening round of 67 at the Earth Course

SportNovember 14, 2024
Paul Waring of England hits off the first tee during the first round of World Tour Golf Championship in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
DP World Tour Championship: Waring adjusts to life in spotlight

Englishman cards opening round 68 in Dubai which leaves him one shot behind joint leaders Rory McIlroy and Tyrrell Hatton

SportNovember 14, 2024
UAE's Indhuja Nandakumar looks upset as a catch goes down. U19 Women's World Cup Asia Qualifier, UAE v Nepal. Seven Districts Oval, Ajman. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE beaten by Nepal as Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup dreams are dashed

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CricketNovember 13, 2024
Paul Waring of England poses with the trophy on the 18th green after day four of the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship 2024 at Yas Links. Getty Images
Waring carries hot form and big dreams into DP World Tour Championship

Englishman in line to play majors and even Ryder Cup after career-best win in Abu Dhabi at weekend

SportNovember 13, 2024
Ravel Morrison, player, during an interview with The National Newspaper at Precision Football, Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai. 12th Nov 2024 Photo Credit: Ahmed Ramzan for The National Newspaper
Ravel Morrison: Ex-Man United star on life at a second division UAE club

Much-travelled former Manchester United star on life at his new club in Dubai

FootballNovember 13, 2024
Rory McIlroy shot a 64 on Sunday to finish tied third at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. AFP
McIlroy moves step closer to sixth order of merit crown

Northern Irishman on verge of retaining Race to Dubai title ahead of season-ending tournament at Jumeirah Golf Estates

SportNovember 10, 2024
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