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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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UAE captain Esha Oza shakes hands with Saudi Arabia's Ashmal Hashmi. photo: ACC
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National team begin ACC Women’s Premier Cup with one of the fastest victories in history

CricketJune 03, 2026
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Shock win over Messi’s Argentina a distant memory for Saudi Arabia

Roberto Mancini and Herve Renard have come and gone, now it is up to Georgios Donis to try to get a tune out of undercooked side

FootballJune 03, 2026
UAE missed out on qualifying for only a second World Cup after losing a play-off to Iraq. EPA
Next UAE coach's in-tray: Focus on nucleus of squad, commit to attack

Zlatko Dalic favourite to succeed Cosmin Olaroiu, but whoever gets the job has plenty of work to do

FootballJune 01, 2026
Soufiane Rahimi celebrates after Al Ain clinched the UAE Pro League title. Chris Whiteoak / The National
UAE season review: Al Ain dominate, Shabab Al Ahli's VAR fury and Al Wahda fade

Campaign reached its conclusion when Garden City club sealed domestic double against Al Jazira in capital

FootballMay 24, 2026
Al Ain players celebrate beating Al Jazira in the President's Cup final. Wam
Unstoppable Al Ain seal UAE double with President's Cup win

Soufiane Rahimi scored twice, before Abdoul Karim Traore and Erik helped themselves to one each as they beat Al Jazira 4-1 in final

FootballMay 23, 2026
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after his team scored their second goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Damac at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
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Ronaldo might not be SPL’s best player but he will remain its most important

Portugal superstar provided unforgettable scenes to emboss Al Nassr’s long-awaited title win

FootballMay 22, 2026
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the trophy after winning the Saudi Pro League title at the end of the football match against Damac at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on May 21, 2026. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
Play00:46
Ronaldo trophy drought over as Al Nassr thrash Damac to seal SPL title

Portuguese veteran hits double as Riyadh side win 4-1 and end silverware wait

FootballMay 21, 2026
Al Ain won the UAE Pro League while remaining unbeaten. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Jazira plot downfall of ‘invincible’ Al Ain in President’s Cup final

Packed crowd expected for Friday’s season finale at Mohamed Bin Zayed Stadium as hosts bid to stop league champions from completing domestic double

FootballMay 21, 2026
Al Nassr's Bento with his runners-up medal following defeat in the AFC Champions League Two final against Gamba Osaka. Getty Images
Bento omitted from Brazil's World Cup squad after Al Nassr howler

Goalkeeper, whose mistake against Al Hilal complicated his club's SPL title chances, has failed to make the cut for finals in North America

FootballMay 19, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo saw his Al Nassr team fall to a shock the AFC Champions League 2 final defeat against Gamba Osaka. Getty Images
CommentSulky Ronaldo's strop shows why there's little good will towards Al Nassr

Star player snubs Gamba Osaka after AFC Champions League 2 final but can celebrate SPL glory on Thursday with victory over lowly Damac

FootballMay 17, 2026
Al Ain celebrate their unbeaten league season. WAM
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Invincible Al Ain target double after completing historic ‘golden’ league season

Country’s most successful club capped unbeaten UAE Pro League campaign with crushing win over Dibba with President's Cup next on the agenda

FootballMay 17, 2026
Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo during the AFC Champions League 2 final against Gamba Osaka at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh. Getty Images
Ronaldo's trophy wait continues as Al Nassr lose ACL2 final

Japanese club prevail 1-0 in Riyadh as Portuguese star shifts focus to league title race

FootballMay 16, 2026
Dubai-born Macneil Noronha has signed for Chennai Super Kings. Photo: Chennai Super Kings / X
Chennai Super Kings sign Dubai-born Macneil Noronha for IPL 2026

Batter, like Yash Punja, developed his game in the UAE before graduating to the premier T20 competition in India

CricketMay 14, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo is aiming to win his first major trophy at Al Nassr this weekend. EPA
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SPL permutations - how Ronaldo could win two trophies in less than two hours

Al Nassr face Gamba Osaka in Asian Champions League Two final and could be crowned SPL champions while game is going on

FootballMay 13, 2026
Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after missing a goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal at King Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh on May 12, 2026. (Photo by Fayez NURELDINE / AFP)
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Ronaldo and Al Nassr title celebrations on hold – but double is still on

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FootballMay 13, 2026
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