Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has signed a new long-term deal with the club that will keep him at the Etihad until 2034. The Norwegian joined City from Dortmund in 2022 and has scored 111 goals in 126 games for the club since. The striker’s previous deal, which reportedly included …
Read More »Bahrain crowned champions of Arabian Gulf Football Cup 26
Bahrain have been crowned champions of the Arabian Gulf Football Cup, ‘Khaleeji Zain 26’, after defeating Oman 2-1 in the final match held today, Saturday, at the Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait. Bahrain overturned a 1-0 deficit, after Oman scored in the 17th minute through Abdulrahman Al-Mushaifri, to win …
Read More »UAE hosts major global sporting events in December
In December, the UAE is witnessing a great deal of sporting momentum with a wide range of international tournaments and events, reinforcing its position on the global sports map and showcasing its organisational readiness and advanced infrastructure as a leading hub for sports investment and tourism. The events were spread …
Read More »FIFA Club World Cup 2025 tickets on sale from Thursday
FIFA has announced that the first phase of ticket sales for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will begin on Thursday, 19th December, at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET via FIFA.com/tickets. The initial phase will run until Tuesday, 14th January, at 10:00 EST/16:00 CET. In a press release, FIFA said that individual …
Read More »Liverpool draws with Fulham in Premier League
Liverpool drew 2-2 with Fulham today at Anfield in the 16th round of the English Premier League. Despite the draw, Liverpool maintained its position at the top of the league standings, raising its tally to 36 points. Fulham moved up to ninth with 24 points. Elsewhere in the same round, …
Read More »Football legends to converge for Kings Cup Dubai
Football fever is set to descend upon Dubai as the much-anticipated Kings Cup Dubai 2024 kicks off on November 30th at the Al Maktoum Stadium. The special match, held under the patronage of Sheikh Khalifa Bin Saeed Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in support of Dubai Sports Council and …
Read More »UAE to face Qatar tomorrow in AFC Asian Qualifiers
The UAE national football team will take on Qatar tomorrow, Tuesday, at Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi at 20:00 UAE time, in the sixth round of Group A of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26. The team is aiming to secure its 10th point and strengthen its …
Read More »Abu Dhabi: Imprisonment and Fines for 3 Defendants in Assault Case During Zamalek and Pyramids Match
The Abu Dhabi Court has sentenced three defendants in the assault incident during the Zamalek match to one month in prison and fined each of them 200,000 dirhams, for their conviction of committing the crime of assaulting the safety of public employees while performing their duties, and committing acts that …
Read More »Fatima bint Mubarak Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses begins Saturday in France
France’s Tarbes Racecourse will host the H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, the “Prix Fleur d’Avril”, and the Wathba Stallions Cup, known as “Prix Frédéric Bouas”, tomorrow. Meanwhile, the Spanish Du Antela Racecourse will feature another Wathba Stallions Cup, all part of the 16th edition of …
Read More »UAE’s Faisal Al Zaabi wins silver at IPF World Masters Powerlifting Championships
Emirati powerlifter Faisal Al Ghais Al Zaabi secured a silver medal in the 95 kg category today at the International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) World Masters Powerlifting Championships, currently held in Sun City, South Africa. This achievement marks his fourth medal at the World Championships, adding to his previous victories of …
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