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      Paul Radley

      Paul Radley

      Assistant Sports Editor
      Location
      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
      Star's 'birthday gift' for coach fuels UAE's World Cup surge

      Shabab Al Ahli forward played a crucial role in national team's 5-0 win over Qatar

      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
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      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

      Paulo Bento's side targeting a vital win in their bid to reach global finals for just second time in nation's history

      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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      McIlroy secures DP World Tour Championship title and Race to Dubai crown

      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
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      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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      DP World Tour Championship: Rory McIlroy closes in on Dubai double

      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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      DP World Championship: Rozner razes Earth Course as McIlroy and Waring stall

      Fan favourites go cold just as Frenchman finds his touch in Race to Dubai finale at Jumeirah Golf Estates

      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)
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      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
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      UAE beaten by Nepal as Women's Under-19 T20 World Cup dreams are dashed

      National team lose by eight wickets in deciding qualifying fixture in Ajman

      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
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      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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