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Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo wrote on his Instagram account, “I would like to talk about the statements of Pascal Ferre, in which he said that my only ambition is to end my football career with more Golden Balls than Lionel Messi, and that's a lie.”

6 hours ago

UAE coach Van Marwijk sets sights on FIFA Arab Cup title

Six of the eight stadiums that will host next year’s big event being used for the FIFA Arab Cup: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Bayt Stadium, Ras Abu Aboud Stadium, Al Thumama Stadium, and Education City Stadium.

8 hours ago

Dubai Chess and Culture Club to host 50th National Day Championship

To mark UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations, Dubai Chess and Culture Club, will host the 50th National Day Championship. Around 102 players including UAE players representing 26 countries will battle for top honours at the 50th National Day Championship.

8 hours ago

Team Abu Dhabi look to regain World XCAT title

Team Abu Dhabi’s pursuit of more world powerboat racing success switched from Portugal’s Atlantic seaboard to the UAE’s eastern coast on Tuesday as Faleh Al Mansoori and Shaun Torrente targeted a vital XCAT win at the Grand Prix of Fujairah.

8 hours ago

Jumeirah beat NAS in final to lift League of Mammoth crown


Jumeirah Mammoths staged a remarkable comeback to beat Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Mammoths by 16 runs in the final of the 17th edition of the League of Mammoths (LOM) at the Dubai 7s ground on Saturday.

10 hours ago

Openers put Pakistan 93 runs away from Test win against Bangladesh

Openers Abid Ali and Abdullah Shafique each hit unbeaten half-centuries to put Pakistan just 93 runs away from registering a victory over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chittagong on Monday.

12 hours ago

More than 600 athletes to take part in Ride Ajman 2021

In conjunction with the celebrations of the 50th UAE National Day, and the progress the sports sector has achieved during these five decades, the Ajman Department of Tourism Development will host the fifth edition of Ride Ajman 2021 in collaboration with Endurance Sports Services.

12 hours ago

‘7 Emirates Cycle Challenge’ to mark UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations

Rashid Centre for People of Determination and The First Group have joined hands to launch ‘7 Emirates Cycle Challenge’ to mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebrations.

12 hours ago

Chalmers, Seto and Jacoby among top stars to compete in FINA World Swimming Championships

In another exciting development, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council has announced an array of top international swimmers confirmed to participate in the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), bringing world-class star power for spectators to enjoy in Abu Dhabi.

12 hours ago

Manchester United appoint German Rangnick as interim manager

Rangnick steps in to replace Solskjaer, who was removed after United's 4-1 defeat by Watford this month, their seventh loss in 13 games across all competitions which left them eighth in the Premier League standings.

15 hours ago

Sensational Dubai Ice Show to enthrall fans with KHL game and ‘Sleeping Beauty’

Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, has announced that tickets are now on sale for the Dubai Ice Show, which will be held from December 3 –5. This is the first time that the multipurpose arena will be transforming into an ice rink and welcoming such a unique event.

16 hours ago

Mubadala Tower lights up for return of the Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The championship returns for its 13th edition from December 16–18 bringing fans the best of tennis and entertainment at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City, in Abu Dhabi.

16 hours ago

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Football

Lionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or 2021, claims record seventh trophy

Messi, 34, held off the challenge of Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski, Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema and Chelsea’s Jorginho to collect the prize and m...

6 hours ago

Cristiano Ronaldo dismisses ‘lies’ over Ballon d’Or

Ronaldo wrote on his Instagram account, “I would like to talk about the statements of Pascal Ferre, in which he said that my only ambition is to end m...

6 hours ago

UAE coach Van Marwijk sets sights on FIFA Arab Cup title

Six of the eight stadiums that will host next year’s big event being used for the FIFA Arab Cup: Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Bayt Sta...

8 hours ago

Ronaldo, Messi among world’s best nominated for Dubai Globe Soccer Awards

The beating heart of Expo 2020 Dubai, the Al Wasl Plaza, will host the 12th edition of the Dubai Globe Soccer Awards on Dec.27. Icons of international...

26 Nov 2021

Tennis

JESS student Pallavi pockets double, targets tennis greatness in the future

12-year-old Pallavi Patel picked up a double at the sixth Al Habtoor Tennis Cup which concluded alongside the 24th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge at the ...

27 Nov 2021

Snigur sweeps aside Kucova to win Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge title

Former junior Wimbledon champion Daria Snigur was second time lucky as she swept aside Kristina Kucova 6-3, 6-0 in under an hour to become the singles...

27 Nov 2021

Snigur sets up title showdown with Kucova at Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge

Junior Wimbledon champion Daria Snigur is hoping for an encore in Dubai as she lined up Kristina Kucova in the singles final of the 24th Al Habtoor Te...

26 Nov 2021

Zheng knocks off top seed Zhang, joins Shinikova, Kuzmova and Snigur in quarter-finals  

Unseeded Qinwen Zheng knocked off top seed countrywoman Shuai Zhang as qualifier Isabella Shinikova and teenager Daria Snigur complete the quarter-fin...

24 Nov 2021

Habtoor assures annual tennis event will continue for a long time, plans to expand

There is no doubt that I am going to continue with this tournament for a long time in the future. We are ambitious for this event and we want to expan...

23 Nov 2021

Zhang moves ahead as Saisai, Bogdan make early exits at Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge

After 2019 runner-up Daria Snigur had caused a big upset with a hard-fought win in three sets over third-seeded Wang Xinyu on Monday, Zheng Saisai was...

23 Nov 2021

Party time! World No.1 Barty announces engagement to long-term boyfriend Kissick

The good news was disclosed in an Instagram post by the Australian, who shared a snapshot of the smiling pair hugging with an engagement ring on her f...

23 Nov 2021

Snigur stuns Wang on opening day at 24th Al Habtoor Tennis Challenge

Former runner-up Daria Snigur caused the biggest upset by knocking off third seed Xinyu Wang 6-0, 6-7 (5), 6-1, to be joined by three more seeded play...

22 Nov 2021

Cricket

Jumeirah beat NAS in final to lift League of Mammoth crown

Jumeirah Mammoths staged a remarkable comeback to beat Nad Al Sheba (NAS) Mammoths by 16 runs in the final of the 17th edition of the League of Mamm...

10 hours ago

Ravindra helps New Zealand pull off dramatic draw in first India Test

Debutant Rachin Ravindra worked with New Zealand's lower order to pull off a dramatic draw against India after they ended day five on 165-9 while chas...

10 hours ago

India strike early after setting New Zealand 284 runs target in first Test

India set New Zealand 284 runs to win after a lower order fightback from the Kiwi demolition of the hosts' top batters on the fourth day of the first ...

28 Nov 2021

Shaheen shines as Pakistan reduce Bangladesh to 39-4 on Day 3

Bangladesh had secured a 44-run lead after bowling out Pakistan for 286, thanks largely to left-arm spinner Taijul Islam, who returned figures of 7-11...

28 Nov 2021

Former Indian skipper Azharuddin graces BITS Pilani Sports Festival

The closing ceremony was graced by former Indian cricket team captain Mohammad Azharuddin, as Chief Guest, Dr M Rafiuddin, Convener, BITS Pilani Sport...

28 Nov 2021

Ali, Shafique give Pakistan solid platform against Bangladesh

An unbroken opening century stand by Abid Ali and debutant Abdullah Shafique gave Pakistan a solid platform after bowling out Bangladesh for 330 on da...

27 Nov 2021

India in command after Patel's five-for against New Zealand

India finished day three of the first Test against New Zealand in a commanding position after Axar Patel's five-for wrapped up the Kiwi first innings ...

27 Nov 2021

Pakistan-India World Cup match becomes most watched T20I in history: ICC

The India-Pakistan encounter at this year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup garnered a record television reach of 167 million to become the most viewed intern...

26 Nov 2021

Motorsport

Team Abu Dhabi look to regain World XCAT title

Team Abu Dhabi’s pursuit of more world powerboat racing success switched from Portugal’s Atlantic seaboard to the UAE’s eastern coast on Tuesday as Fa...

8 hours ago

Trailblazer Reema Juffali named as ambassador for F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

The F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2021 is proud to announce the country’s first female racing driver, Reema Juffali, as a Race Ambassador for December’s...

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Team Abu Dhabi win fourth straight world title

Team Abu Dhabi are UIM F1H2O world champions for a fourth year in succession after a day of extreme drama at the Grand Prix of Portugal, which saw Tha...

28 Nov 2021

Team Abu Dhabi duo Torrente and Thani ready for title showdown in Portugal

Torrente and Thani are certain to deliver a fourth consecutive world team championship to Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club, and they will no...

27 Nov 2021

Attiyah and Walkner stretch lead at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

With four legs completed and one remaining, the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is poised to conclude its 30th anniversary journey with a tense grand final...

10 Nov 2021

Attiyah stretches lead, Sanders close gap on Walkner at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

The drivers’ title remains in the grasp of Nasser Al Attiyah who completed a hat-trick of fastest stage times with Mathieu Baumel in a Toyota Hilux, s...

09 Nov 2021

Attiyah maintains lead, Walkner overtakes Branch in bikes category at Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

The 30-year history of the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is crammed with moments of high drama and displays of bravery and perseverance, and the latest c...

08 Nov 2021

Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge is perfect fit for new FIA World Rally-Raid Championship: Ben Sulayem

Abu Dhabi Mohammed Ben Sulayem says the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, the spectacular event he founded 30 years ago, will fit perfectly into the new FIA...

06 Nov 2021