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Dubai: Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament, which will conclude on September 13, marks the first time UAE will host the continental event, with all matches played under lights.The hosts have been placed in Group B…

UAE mountaineer, 19, conquers Kyrgyzstan’s Lenin Peak in landmark ascent Abu Dhabi: Emirati mountaineer Fatima Abdulrahman Al Awadhi, 19, has achieved a historic milestone for the UAE, becoming the youngest Arab to reach an elevation of over 7,000 metres and the first Emirati to summit Lenin Peak (7,134 metres) in the Pamir Mountains of Kyrgyzstan…

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 105 to lead defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the IPL table with a six-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on ...

Washington: US Open organisers announced on Thursday a prize fund of $108 million for this year's tournament, the largest in tennis history and 20 percent higher than last year's total.The men's and women's singles champions at the tournament, which will be held in New York from 23rd August to 13th September, will each receive $5.5…

Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, who was favoured for the national coaching post, expressed his bitterness on Monday over the debate which has led to him no longer being a candidate.The 47-year-ol...

(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Three-times Italian Open champion Iga Swiatek was at her ruthless best as she dismantled American fifth seed Jessica Pegula 6-1 6-2 to reach the semifinals of the WTA 1000 ...

Manav Suthar claimed six second-innings wickets in a spin-bowling masterclass to fashion India's ‌165-run victory in the opening Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Wednesday.Having set Sri Lanka a victory target of 372, India bowled out the hosts for 206 in the post-lunch session on ⁠the final day of the contest, minutes before it…

Emirati powerboat star targets top-10 finish with high-intensity Norway camp Abu Dhabi: Emirati racer Alia Abdulsalam Fairooz, driver for the 2050Sports F4 Racing Team, is intensifying her preparations for the 2026 UIM Formula 4 World Championship through a high-performance training camp in Songe, Norway, running from 25 July to 6 August, as the fi…

Abu Dhabi: The International Mixed Martial Arts Federation (IMMAF) has affirmed that the UAE plays a prominent role and is a true leader in developing the sport of mixed martial arts, whether by showcasing emerging talent, hosting competitions, or launching impactful initiatives that contribute to promoting the sport.Wissam Abi Nader, Vice President of the IMMAF,…

Dubai’s Team ORBIT Creates History, Becomes First UAE Team to Win Global FIRST Tech Challenge Premier Event Competing against top robotics teams from around the world, the UAE squad achieves a landmark double win at the prestigious FTC İstanbul Premier Event​ Dubai, 24 July: In a landmark achievement for the UAE’s growing robotics and STEM…

Soccer legend Lionel Messi doubts his playing career will last "much longer" following the recent death of his father.Jorge Messi died on Saturday at the age of 68 after being hospitalized during this summer's World Cup.Lionel Messi, 39, posted a statement on social media on Wednesday saying he "does not know how to carry on.""All…

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council has changed the competition formats of two major men’s tournaments, adding a preliminary round before the group stage of the 2027 World Cup and revamping the playoffs for the Twenty20 World Cup in 2028. "The changes were introduced to create more meaningful contests, elevate competitive standards, strengthen the competitive structure…

Pakistan secured their first away test win in three years with an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in Port of ‌Spain on Wednesday, levelling the series at 1-1 and ending an eight-match losing streak away from home.Pakistan's last victory in an away test came against Sri Lanka in July 2023 under Babar Azam, who returned…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved enhancements to the formats of the men's World Cup 2027 and the T20 World Cup 2028 at the annual general meeting in Edinburgh.

UEFA said it had lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Saturday after world soccer's governing ‌body abandoned plans to sell a stake in the commercial rights to the World Cup.FIFA's proposal had triggered a fierce backlash from regional confederations who said they had been blindsidedby Infantino's plans to raise up to $4.2 billion…

New MOU expands access to optional comprehensive pre-fight brain health and performance assessments alongside mandatory MRI examinations for professional boxers across the UAE Dubai, U.A.E., 13 July 2026 – The Brain & Performance Centre, A DP World Company, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the UAE Athletic Commission to strengthen athlete safety and…

NEW DELHI: Middle-order batter Ajinkya Rahane, who served as India's stand-in test captain on several occasions, announced his ‌retirement from international cricket on Thursday, ending his pursuit of a recall to the test side.The Mumbai batter made his India debut in a Twenty20 International in 2011 but established himself in test cricket as a resolute…

Abu Dhabi, UAE – July 13, 2026: Team UAE secured an impressive fourth-place finish at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup Paris 2026, held in the French capital from July 6 to 12. Competing in Group B alongside Brazil, Ecuador and Senegal, the team delivered outstanding performances throughout the tournament, with athletes and Unified…

HARARE: India inflicted another heavy defeat on ​Zimbabwe when they won the second Twenty20 ‌international ​at Harare Sports Club by 90 runs on Saturday to secure their three-match series.Ishan Kishan scored 81 and Tilak Varma an unbeaten 60 as India amassed a formidable total of ⁠219-5 after being put into bat before dismissing Zimbabwe cheaply…

Bahrain’s junior men’s national handball team began their preparations for the 19th Asian Men’s Junior Championship with a 35–35 draw against the hosts United Arab Emirates in a five-nation friendly tournament on Saturday. The competition, which also features Qatar, Oman and Morocco alongside the hosts, is Bahrain’s final build-up ahead of next month’s continental championship…

LONDON: Southampton's Utilita Bowl will host a men's Ashes test for the first time next year with the men's and women's series against Australia again ‌running concurrently, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Thursday.Trent Bridge will host the first men's test, starting on June 18, while the first match of the multi-format…

Sun, Jun 14, 2026 | Dhu al-Hijjah 28, 1447 | Fajr 03:58 Qatar scored four minutes into second-half stoppage time to earn a 1-1 draw with Switzerland, their first ever point at a World Cup. Boualem Khoukhi headed in for the side ranked 50th in the world, denying the 19th-ranked Swiss victory as the Gulf…

East Rutherford: Spain were crowned FIFA World Cup champions for the second time after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 after extra time in Sunday's final, bringing Lionel Messi's bid for back-to-back world titles to an end.Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal just 37 seconds into the second period of extra time at MetLife Stadium, sealing…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off Thursday in Mexico City, launching the biggest edition of the tournament since it began in 1930, with a record 48 national teams competing across three host nations for the first time.

Spain and France rightly feel that the winner of their semifinal on Tuesday will go on to claim the World ​Cup.England and Argentina, who play in the other semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, would disagree but ‌as Spanish coach Luis ​de la Fuente said of their showdown in Arlington, Texas, "It's not an exaggeration to…

How Dubai’s Sheikh Rashid attended the historic 1966 World Cup final at Wembley, linking England’s iconic victory to the early modernisation of Dubai.

Kansas City, Missouri: A World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England scarcely needs extra storylines, but ​Wednesday's clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who have made a ‌habit of surviving on the ​edge.From England's victory at the 1966 World Cup to the shadow cast by the 1982…

The Qatari national team enters the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19, with ambitions of leaving a mark that goes beyond the limits of its hi...

ARLINGTON, Texas: Spain suffocated France deep in the heart of ‌Texas on Tuesday, powering into ​their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010 with an utterly dominant 2-0 victory that left the tournament’s most feared attack gasping for air.From the opening whistle, the Spaniards wrapped themselves around France like an anaconda, tightening…

Tatler Asia has announced the launch of the Tatler Padel Series 2026, a six-month tournament that will take place across major cities in Asia and the Middle East. Supported by Standard Chartered as Presenting Sponsor and Club Med as Official Lifestyle Partner, the series will feature eight events across seven cities. The United Arab Emirates…

Kylian Mbappe offered a blunt assessment of France's World Cup semifinal exit Tuesday, saying his team was too "sloppy" to keep Spain from controlling a 2-0 victory in ‌Arlington, Texas.The France captain pointed to breakdowns in both the game plan and its execution after Les Bleus were denied a third consecutive appearance in the World…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Doha: Lebanon and Yemen will face off in a decisive 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier on Thursday at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium, with a place in the continental finals at ...

BIRMINGHAM: India bounced back strongly from a 4-0 Twenty20 series whitewash to beat England by six wickets in the first one-day international at Edgbaston on Tuesday.Captain Shubman Gill top scored with 80, before retiring hurt with his side needing 110 runs from 24.2 overs, and Axar Patel hit 57 as they reached their target of…

REFILE-UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympic athlete

Dubai: The Emirati refereeing team, led by international referee Omar Al Ali, returned to the UAE on Tuesday after completing its assignments at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, currently being hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.The UAE officiating team took charge of 10 matches during the tournament, including the group-stage encounter between Egypt…

Tatler Partners with Standard Chartered and Club Med to Launch Asia’s First Premium Padel Series The UAE is the only Middle East market to be included in the tournament Dubai, 2 June 2026 – Tatler Asia is proud to announce the launch of the Tatler Padel Series 2026, marking a significant milestone as Asia’s first…

ATLANTA: Coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina needed to play some football as well as show the grit and determination that has become their trademark in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England.Despite Lionel Messi's eight goals, the world champions have not enjoyed a smooth ride to the last four and really had to scrap to get…

Forward scored crucial goal in play-off win over Bolivia and is now heading to finals in North America with Lions of Mesopotamia

ATLANTA: Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's ‌reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.Just when England appeared set for victory after Anthony Gordon's second-half goal, Argentina mounted a relentless late siege and…

Dubai Basketball make history, becoming the first UAE club to reach the ABA League Finals after a dominant win over Budućnost VOLI in Zenica.

ATLANTA: Lionel Messi did not add to his eight goals at the tournament as Argentina beat England to reach a ‌second successive World Cup final on Wednesday but the influence of the Albiceleste captain on the team was still profound.Where other modern greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe rely more on individual efforts…

(MENAFN - The Peninsula) QNA Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates Football Association announced on Saturday that it had terminated the contract of the national team's head coach, Romanian manager ...

ATLANTA: Argentina have proved they put their best foot forward in adversity, said coach Lionel Scaloni as his side staged another dramatic comeback to book a place in Sunday’s World Cup final.The holders came from 1-0 down to equalise with five minutes left and then snatched a stoppage-time winner ⁠to beat England 2-1 and secure…

Romanian failed to guide national team to only a second World Cup finals appearance

In this World Cup, Lionel Messi and Argentina have owned the final minutes.Wednesday's rally past England in the World Cup semifinals - Argentina trailed 1-0 late before winning 2-1 - only added another entry on the long list of late-game dramatics by the defending champions, who will now play Spain in Sunday's final.Among them: A…

(MENAFN - IANS) Bulawayo, May 29 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket on Friday announced five match T20I series agaijst South Africa women's team in September. This series will be the first ever bilateral ...

The best offense. The best defense.The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel Messi - the most prolific goalscorer in the tournament's history - and defending champion Argentina will take on Spain's defensive juggernaut on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to decide the title.Spain beat France in one…

(MENAFN - IANS) Kuala Lumpur, May 28 (IANS) India U20 men's team has been drawn with Uzbekistan, Syria and Bangladesh in Group B of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers after the draw was ...