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26 storiesMessi set for final Argentina appearance in Buenos Aires friendly against Benin
Lionel Messi is preparing to make his final appearance for Argentina in a friendly against Benin at the Monumental in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. The National reported all 85,018 tickets sold out within two hours, and outlets say the squad wil…
Ireland-Israel Nations League draw followed by spitting allegation
The Republic of Ireland's two Nations League fixtures against Israel produced a 3-0 Ireland win and a 1-1 draw, both played without spectators, the second in Serbia. Irish media reported that Ireland's Damien Doyle alleged an Israeli player…
UAE to face Saudi Arabia in Gulf Cup final; association charters six fan flights
The UAE beat Oman 1-0 in Jeddah to reach the final of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup and will face hosts Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, October 6. Gulf News reported that Ousmane Camara scored the only goal in the 22nd minute, while The National repor…
UAE jiu-jitsu wins two golds and a bronze at Asian Games
The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team won two gold medals and one bronze at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Friday, taking its jiu-jitsu tally to eight medals: five golds, two silvers and one bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi won the men's 77kg t…
Dubai Police to hold 80km “Proud of the UAE” cycling race on Sunday
Dubai Police will organise the second edition of the “Proud of the UAE” cycling race on Sunday, October 4, 2026, an 80-kilometre event starting at 6:00 am from Nad Al Sheba Centre with a total prize purse of AED 140,000. It is organised wit…
Umar Nurmagomedov to make RAF debut against Urijah Faber in Abu Dhabi
Umar Nurmagomedov will make his Real American Freestyle (RAF) debut against Urijah Faber at Etihad Arena on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi on November 14, on the undercard of Khamzat Chimaev against Colby Covington for the RAF Cruiserweight Crosso…
UAE rider Abdullah Al Muhairi takes Asian Games jumping silver in Tokyo
Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, riding nine-year-old Hudson de Vains, won individual jumping silver for the UAE at the Asian Games in Tokyo on Sunday after a three-way jump-off with Qatar and Saudi Arabia. It was the UAE’s second equestrian sil…
Aldar named title partner of 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links
The DP World Tour announced that Aldar will become the new title partner of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Championship, which becomes the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship and will be held from 5-8 November at Yas Links. Staged by the Abu Dhabi Sports Coun…
Dubai approves 2026-27 sports events calendar, reviews World Sports Summit plans
Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, approved Dubai’s sports events calendar for the 2026-27 season at a council board meeting. The board also reviewed Sports Strategy 2033 and preparations for the second World…
McIlroy confirmed for DP World Tour Championship in Dubai
Rory McIlroy has been confirmed for the season-ending DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai from November 12-15, where he will bid to draw level with Colin Montgomerie’s record of eight Harry Vardon Trophies. The seve…
Ronaldo says he is not retiring, accuses Portugal coach of breaking his word
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not retiring from international football and remains available for Portugal, while accusing national coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word to him. Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's camp last week after being an …
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to retain Asian Games men's cricket gold
India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games men's cricket final in Nisshin, Japan, to defend the title they had won at the Hangzhou Games. India made 211/6, with fifties from Abhishek Sharma (61 off 28 balls) and Tilak Varma (51 not o…
Medvedev disqualified from China Open semifinal after ball hits spectator
Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semifinal against Novak Djokovic on Monday after a ball he hit flew into the stands and struck a front-row spectator, who was helped out of the arena. Medvedev apologised and said he did …
Verstappen wins rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang; Abu Dhabi round confirmed
Max Verstappen won the rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on Sunday, his first victory of the 2026 season. Kimi Antonelli finished second to extend his championship lead over Mercedes teammate George…
Dubai ruler appoints Ahmed bin Mohammed as chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, appointed Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, as Chairman of Al Wasl Sports Club. Sheikh Butti bin Maktoum …
Messi scores and sets up two in final Argentina appearance, 3-0 win over Benin
Lionel Messi ended his 21-year international career on Tuesday night, scoring one goal and setting up two others as Argentina beat Benin 3-0 in a friendly in Buenos Aires. More than 85,000 fans filled the Monumental stadium for the farewell…
Abu Dhabi Cycling Club opens 2026-27 season with Falcon Daman Race Series
Abu Dhabi Cycling Club says its 2026–2027 season begins with the first race of the sixth edition of the Falcon Daman Race Series, one of six races across the season. The club said school activities will run from 7 October to March 2027 with…
Victory Team targets pole at Shanghai F1H2O Grand Prix
Victory Team will aim for pole position at the Shanghai Grand Prix, the third round of the UIM F1H2O World Championship, in Sunday's qualifying session and Sprint races, which carry extra championship points. Victory Team's Shaun Torrente l…
Abu Dhabi receives flag to host 2028 FIDE Chess Olympiad
Abu Dhabi received the flag to host the 2028 FIDE Chess Olympiad at a handover ceremony in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which hosted the 46th edition in 2026. The UAE capital will stage the 47th Olympiad along with the 4th FIDE Chess Olympiad for…
FIA welcomes Ford's return to World Rally Championship from 2028
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem welcomed Ford's announcement that it will return to the FIA World Rally Championship with a full factory programme from 2028 and develop an all-new Rally1 car under the WRC27 technical regulations for 2029…