Football

Jonjo Shelvey has fostered a positive team spirit, according to his Arabian Falcons players. Ahmed Ramzan / The National
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ExclusiveShelvey’s second act begins as he takes reins at Arabian Falcons

Former Liverpool and England midfielder's transition from player to manager has been immediate at Arabian Falcons, with promotion next season the aim

Football

Fifa Council: More prize money, Asian Cup dates, red card reforms - but no Iran

Football
Azizi Khursand of Afghanistan and teammates during the Fifa Unites: Women's Series 2025 in Berrechid, Morocco. EPA

Afghan Women United to play official international matches

Football

Atletico v Arsenal: Gunners hold edge, Spanish side have history on their side

Football

PSG edge Bayern Munich in nine-goal thriller

Football

Will Ronaldo’s Al Nassr form a guard of honour for Asian champions Al Ahli?

Football

Tennis

Andrey Rublev in action against Arthur Fils during Sunday's final of the Barcelona Open with the logo of a betting company visible in the background. Getty Images
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Tennis goes all in on gambling sponsorship but players bear brunt of online hate

As tours and tournaments rush to sign lucrative sponsorship deals with betting companies, disgruntled punters target athletes with shocking levels of vitriol on social media

Tennis

Tjen and Eala suffer heavy defeats in Madrid

Tennis
Ons Jabeur, 31, says she has every intention of returning to tennis after giving birth to her son. Ons Jabeur / Instagram

'A tiny miracle': Ons Jabeur gives birth to first child

Tennis

Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat

Tennis

WTA initiative aims to reshape coaching landscape for Arab women

Tennis

Eala crashes out of Miami Open as American stars dominate

Tennis

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