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Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (L) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte (R) react during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in Manchester, Britain, 15 December 2024. EPA / PETER POWELL

ExclusiveUgarte looks to kick on after best game yet for United in derby win

Uruguayan midfielder becoming a fans' favourite after nailing down place in Ruben Amorim's team

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Fury vows to cut out showboating in rematch with Usyk

UAE can turn Rugby World Cup qualification dream into reality

Swiatek, Sabalenka and Paolini head Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship line-up

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McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1Norris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

Hady Habib will travel to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open qualifiers next month. Photo: Hady Habib

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Oleksandr Usyk (R) of Ukraine pose after attending a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2024. The bout between Usyk and Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship takes place on 18 May in Riyadh. EPA / ALI HAIDER

Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final in Delhi on March 17, 2024. AFP

Top 20 highest-paid women's cricketers after WPL 2025 player auction

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 06: Amna Al Qubaisi of United Arab Emirates and MP Motorsport (88) prepares to drive in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of F1 Academy Round 7 at Yas Marina Circuit on December 06, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Joe Portlock / Getty Images)

ExclusiveEmirati Amna Al Qubaisi 'proud' of achievements but faces uncertain future

Harry Arter, the former Premier League footballer, who now plays in the third tier of UAE football with Precision FC. Antonie Robertson/The National

Arter channels spirit of Howe's Bournemouth to help UAE's Precision FC

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP

F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1Norris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

Hady Habib will travel to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open qualifiers next month. Photo: Hady Habib

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

British boxer Tyson Fury (L) and Oleksandr Usyk (R) of Ukraine pose after attending a press conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 16 May 2024. The bout between Usyk and Fury for the undisputed heavyweight championship takes place on 18 May in Riyadh. EPA / ALI HAIDER

Usyk v Fury 2: Full card, start time and everything you need to know

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final in Delhi on March 17, 2024. AFP

Top 20 highest-paid women's cricketers after WPL 2025 player auction

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 06: Amna Al Qubaisi of United Arab Emirates and MP Motorsport (88) prepares to drive in the Paddock prior to practice ahead of F1 Academy Round 7 at Yas Marina Circuit on December 06, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Joe Portlock / Getty Images)

ExclusiveEmirati Amna Al Qubaisi 'proud' of achievements but faces uncertain future

Harry Arter, the former Premier League footballer, who now plays in the third tier of UAE football with Precision FC. Antonie Robertson/The National

Arter channels spirit of Howe's Bournemouth to help UAE's Precision FC

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP

F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

McLaren driver Lando Norris wins the F1 at the Yas Marina Circut in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Abu Dhabi F1Norris wins season finale as McLaren clinch constructors' title

Neymar has made just seven appearances for Al Hilal since his big-money move in August 2023. Reuters

Neymar targets strong Club World Cup in bid to salvage troubled Al Hilal spell

Brazil forward eager to prove his worth as he nears return from latest injury

Harry Maguire: Still a long way for Man United to go

Guardiola: I'm not good enough to solve Manchester City's problems

Fury insists Joshua 'still a great fight' and says main motivation is money

Maresca maintains Chelsea 'not ready for titles' after win over Brentford

Heros De Lagarde scoops Dh8 million President’s Cup

Amad and Fernandes seal last-gasp victory for Man United against City

Football

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne (L) and Manchester United's Manuel Ugarte (R) react during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United, in Manchester, Britain, 15 December 2024. EPA / PETER POWELL

ExclusiveUgarte looks to kick on after best game yet for United in derby win

Uruguayan midfielder becoming a fans' favourite after nailing down place in Ruben Amorim's team

Dalot savours special derby win and urges Amad to keep improving

Neymar has made just seven appearances for Al Hilal since his big-money move in August 2023. Reuters

Neymar targets strong Club World Cup in bid to salvage troubled Al Hilal spell

Harry Maguire: Still a long way for Man United to go

Maresca maintains Chelsea 'not ready for titles' after win over Brentford

Guardiola: I'm not good enough to solve Manchester City's problems

Tennis

Iga Swiatek will compete at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship's women's tournament in February. Getty Images

Swiatek, Sabalenka and Paolini head Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship line-up

World's top 10 players will compete at WTA 1000 tournament as it marks its 25th anniversary

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

Daria Kasatkina playing against Elena Rybakina in the women’s final of Mubadala Abu Dhabi open held at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi. Pawan Singh / The National

Kasatkina looks to go one better at 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

Exclusive'She is innocent': Swiatek's coach backs star after failed doping test

Swiatek accepts one-month ban after testing positive for banned substance

A Dubai classic: When Nadal beat Federer in the 2006 final

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