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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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Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, was frustrated by the referee in their win over Buriram United. Getty Images
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Sousa battles emotions as Shabab Al Ahli dig deep to keep ACL dream alive

Dubai club to face Japanese side Machida Zelvia with place in continental final at stake

FootballApril 19, 2026
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 18: Renan of Shabab Al Ahli celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the AFC Champions Elite Quarter Final match between Buriram United and Shabab Al Ahli at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on April 18, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed / Getty Images)
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Shabab Al Ahli one game from ACL final after edging past Buriram United

UAE champions will now take on Machida Zelvia of Japan following 3-2 extra-time win over Thai side in Jeddah

FootballApril 18, 2026
Khuzaima Tanveer was recalled from the Karachi Kings squad at the PSL to tour Nepal with the UAE instead. Antonie Robertson/The National
Cricketers 'feel out of this world' after being given UAE citizenship

Pace-bowling duo Khuzaima Tanveer and Ajay Kumar among five players that are immediately eligible for selection for tour of Nepal

CricketApril 18, 2026
Galeno, right, celebrates after scoring Al Ahli's second goal in their 2-1 AFC Champions League quarter-final win over Johor Darul Ta'zim Jeddah. Getty Images
Ten-man Al Ahli keep AFC Champions League defence alive with comeback

SPL side battle back after Ali Majrashi scores own goal then sees red after kick that knocked out forward Jairo

FootballApril 18, 2026
Shabab Al Ahli, in white, had to overcome Iranian champions Tractor to reach the quarter-finals. Getty Images
Shabab Al Ahli boss Sousa not underestimating Thain champions

Eastern teams are already punching above their weight against financial might of West Asia in AFC Champions League Elite

FootballApril 17, 2026
Furious Al Wahda players surround the referee after their AFC Champions League Elite exit against Al Ittihad. Getty Images
CommentFootball needs cricket-style referral system to fix curse of VAR

AFC Champions League Elite has been distorted by technology as shown by Al Wahda’s harsh exit against Al Ittihad

FootballApril 16, 2026
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 14: Saeed Ezatolahi of team Shabab Al-Ahli FC celebrates scoring their second goal during the AFC Champions League Elite game between Tractor FC and Shabab Al Ahli FC at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City on April 14, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed / Getty Images)
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Shabab Al Ahli beat Tractor to maintain AFC Champions League dream

Dubai side triumph 3-0 in Jeddah with Cesar, Ezatolahi and Mateusao on target

FootballApril 14, 2026
Mohammed Shahdad while playing for Emirates Blues against Fujairah in the Emirates D50 tournament at the ICC Academy, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
First Mauritius-born ODI cricketer hopes for bright future with UAE

Batter was player of the match against Nepal in his debut series for national team, and is eyeing more success on tour in Kathmandu

CricketApril 14, 2026
Al Ahli Saudi players celebrate after their 1-0 win over Al Duhail at King Abdullah Sports City on April 13, 2026, in Jeddah. Getty Images
AFC Champions League talking points: Mahrez magic, Mancini's entertainers

Finals tournament has already thrown up a shock as ‘Asia’s Real Madrid’ Al Hilal crashed out

FootballApril 14, 2026
Al Wahda striker Christian Benteke, right, during the UAE Pro League match against Shabab Al Ahli in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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AFC Champions League: Benteke and Tadic lead Al Wahda challenge

Abu Dhabi club will face a partisan crowd and starry side in Jeddah but they have some proven firepower of their own

FootballApril 13, 2026
Al Ahli Saudi are the defending Asian champions. Getty Images
AFC Champions League Elite: UAE hopefuls, Iran war impact and where is Ronaldo?

Asian champions to be decided over the next two weeks in Jeddah with Saudi Arabian sides leading the charge

FootballApril 12, 2026
Houssine Rahimi celebrates after his winner for Al Ain against Shabab Al Ahli. Photo: UAE Pro League
Ivic says UAE title race is not won yet but Al Ain take control

Late Houssine Rahimi strike gives leaders crucial victory against holders to open up buffer at top of Pro League

FootballApril 11, 2026
Al Ahli Saudi will look to defend the AFC Champions League title they won last year. Reuters
AFC Champions League: No Ronaldo, no problem, as Asia’s best eye glory in Jeddah

Saudi Pro League giants will be teams to beat in Finals tournament, even if the league’s biggest star is a conspicuous absentee

FootballApril 10, 2026
Ivan Toney, right, and his Al Ahli teammates were left furious at the officiating during their 1-1 draw at mid-table Al Fayha. Getty Images
Al Ahli hit out at 'unfair' refereeing as Ronaldo edges closer to SPL title

Ivan Toney fumes and teammate Galeno says ‘they want to hand the trophy to one person’ after Ahli are denied several penalties against Al Fayha

FootballApril 09, 2026
Ajay Kumar took five wickets for Emirates Blues against Fujairah in the Emirates D50 at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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Former IPL net bowler Ajay eyes future with UAE after ILT20 breakthrough

Left-arm fast bowler shines in Emirates D50 after announcing arrival on big stage in UAE’s franchise league

CricketApril 09, 2026
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