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Paulo Sousa has already led Shabab Al Ahli to the Pro League title. AFP

UAE President's Cup: Sousa says Shabab Al Ahli must be 'fearless' in final

Pro League champions seek more silverware in Abu Dhabi on Friday

Man United target Europa League final spot while Athletic Club need a miracle

Al Ittihad edge closer to title with last-gasp winner over Ronaldo's Al Nassr

PSG beat Arsenal to reach Champions League final as Luis Enrique eyes history

Amorim insists he wants captain Fernandes to stay amid Al Hilal links

Kane has his medal – but Spurs must brave their own history to follow suit

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Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

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Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

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Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images

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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak has been in sensational form. AP

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Britain's Tyson Fury at the weigh-in ahead of his December defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. AP

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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi shakes hands with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan as he walks back to the pavilion. Reuters

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Antonio Conte's Napoli are three points clear at the top of Serie A. Getty Images

Ask Mina: Can 'football heritage' help PSG and will Conte stay at Napoli?

Al Ahli striker Roberto Firmino lifts the AFC Champions League Elite trophy. Getty Images

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Left-arm spinner Simranjeet Singh, who made his debut for UAE late in his career, prepares for the Cricket World Cup League Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UAE's Sikh spinner Simranjeet Singh making up for lost time

Clay is spread on an outside court during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 28, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. Getty images

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Newcastle United's Alexander Isak has been in sensational form. AP

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Britain's Tyson Fury at the weigh-in ahead of his December defeat to Oleksandr Usyk. AP

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Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi shakes hands with Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan as he walks back to the pavilion. Reuters

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