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Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

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Gulf Giants' Mohammed 'Karnal' Zahid in the ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 final against Pearls. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zahid wants to make family proud and follow Rauf into international game

Coco Gauff at King Saud University Indoor Arena ahead of WTA Finals in Riyadh. Getty Images

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Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager came to an all too predictable end. Getty Images

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WTA Finals tournament director Garbine Muguruza. Photo Saudi Tennis Federation

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Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 308: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev beats Whittaker

Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

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FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

Barcelona ratings v Real Madrid: Lewandowski 9, Yamal 8

Gulf Giants' Mohammed 'Karnal' Zahid in the ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 final against Pearls. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Premier League predictions: Arsenal beaten at Newcastle

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WTA Finals tournament director Garbine Muguruza. Photo Saudi Tennis Federation

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Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 308: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev beats Whittaker

Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

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FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

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