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Lebanon's national team claimed the title at the 31st Arab Men's Beach Volleyball Championship in Abu Dhabi on October 27, defeating Bahrain's B team 2-0 with set scores of 21-14 and 21-16 in the final match.
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Al-Ahly Egypt and Raja Morocco — Draw Group 1 of the African Confederation Cup with Angola's Primeiro de Agosto and Togo's Esko Kara in the 2026-2027 season group stage, positioning the two Arab sides for direct competition in the continental tournament.Zamalek and Egyptians — Face each other in Round 8 of the Egyptian Premier League on Wednesday, October 28 at Cairo International Stadium, with both clubs seeking to strengthen their title chase positions.PFL Dubai — The Professional Fighters League announced 15 bouts for its Dubai event on November 14 at Coca-Cola Arena, headlined by heavyweight champion Vadim Nemkov of Russia defending his title against another competitor, as part of the promotion's fourth edition in the emirate.Uzbekistan Paralympic Games — Finished third in the medal count at the 2026 Asian Paralympic Games in Aichi-Nagoya with 145 medals (45 gold, 49 silver, 51 bronze), marking the nation's best historical result in the competition.Al-Shimal Qatar — Defeated Al-Hilal Saudi Arabia 3-1 in the AFC Champions League Elite, earning their first victory in the club's inaugural continental competition appearance.Lamin Yamal Barcelona — Finished third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or voting, behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe, and stated via social media that his opportunity to win the award will come if he maintains his current level of performance.What to Watch:
Liverpool face Chelsea in the EFL Cup Round 4 on Wednesday, October 28 at Anfield. Manchester City play Brighton in the same competition on the same day at the Etihad Stadium. The FIBA 3x3 Basketball World Tour comes to Dubai on November 6-7 at Festival Bay in Festival City Mall.