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Rory McIlroy is a four-time runner-up at the Abu Dhabi Championship. Getty Images

McIlroy confirmed for Abu Dhabi Championship as Race to Dubai heats up

Northern Irishman targets first title in capital tournament that tees-off at Yas Links on November 5

Ireland will play return match against Israel in Nations League

Guardiola message to Man City: 'We will get through this together'

Eala reaches semi-finals in quest for Asian Games gold

ILT20 2026 auction: Will a UAE player break $200,000 barrier?

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Haaland gives Marmoush a lighthearted farewell
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World Nomad Games opening ceremony
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Spain's Lamine Yamal celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Uefa Nations League match against Croatia in Seville. AFP

Nations League: Lamine Yamal hits double as Spain extend unbeaten run

World Cup winners ease to 4-1 win over Croatia while England battle past Czech Republic

Klopp calls for time with Germany while Xavi satisfied with Netherlands start

Reynolds on Wrexham: 'The pride people now have is just contagious'

Independent Commission finds against Manchester City

No Salah, no problem as Marmoush double powers Egypt past South Sudan

Back to normal as pro golf returns to UAE with Abu Dhabi Challenge

'Exceptional achievement': UAE athletics chief praises Asian Games gold medalist

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Troy Parrott celebrates scoring for Ireland against Israel in the Nations League. AFP

Ireland will play return match against Israel in Nations League

Manager Hallgrimsson insists game will go ahead in Serbia despite continuing protests for the fixture to be boycotted

Guardiola message to Man City: 'We will get through this together'

Jurgen Klopp has taken one point from two matches in charge of Germany. Getty Images

Klopp calls for time with Germany while Xavi satisfied with Netherlands start

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Alex Eala defeated Joanna Garland in the 2026 Asian Games quarter-finals. Getty Images

Eala reaches semi-finals in quest for Asian Games gold

Filipina star assured of at least bronze medal after comfortable win over Garland

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Alexandra Eala reached the third round of the US Open in New York and is now ranked 18th in the world. AFP

Eala faces $10,000 WTA fine for representing Philippines at Asian Games

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Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq, centre, helped Desert Vipers win the DP World International League last season. Photo: ILT20

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