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Andy Lewis

Deputy Sports Editor
Abu Dhabi

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Left to right: Alessandro Del Piero, Ronaldo, Cafu, Didier Deschamps, Carles Puyol, Fabio Cannavaro and Andres Iniesta at the World Sports Summit. Antonie Robertson / The National
CommentWorld Sports Summit underlines Dubai's ambition to become greatest sporting city

Two-day event at Madinat Jumeirah brought serious star power to the emirate and showcased growing popularity of combat sports

SportJanuary 01, 2026
UFC great Khabib Nurmagomedov and Rio Ferdinand during the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah. Antonie Robertson / The National
Khabib wants fair deal for Dagestani fighters who 'don't like trash talk'

Former champion says US promoters focus on entertainment while he wants to see the best fighters win

Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
Manny Pacquiao at the World Sports Summit at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National
Pacquiao targets January fight announcement as Mayweather rumours persist

Filipino great set for 2026 ring return, while heavyweight champion Usyk recalls gruelling Dubai training camp

Combat SportsDecember 30, 2025
Novak Djokovic says he does not want to put a time limit on his career. PA
Djokovic targets 2028 LA Olympics but wants to 'just keep going'

Serbian legend happy to reinvent his game against younger challengers, while Ons Jabeur says she remains determined to make comeback

TennisDecember 29, 2025
Fifa president Gianni Infantino speaks at the World Sports Summit in Dubai. Antonie Robertson/The National
Infantino defends 2026 Fifa World Cup ticket pricing amid booming demand

World body chief reveals 150 million ticket requests have been received for finals and announces Dubai will host Fifa awards ceremony

FootballDecember 29, 2025
Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning the IBF, IBO, WBC and WBO heavyweight bout against Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium in London. Getty Images
ExclusiveUsyk close to agreeing US bout against Wilder in split from Riyadh Season

Unified heavyweight champion's next fight will be under new banner

Combat SportsDecember 29, 2025
Terence Crawford shows off his belts following his undisputed super middleweight title win over Canelo Alvarez. AFP
Boxing in 2025: Usyk and Inoue shine, Netflix joins party and Crawford retires

Japanese stars clear stench of Joshua vs Paul with thrilling Riyadh show to finish year in style

Combat SportsDecember 29, 2025
Boxing - Jake Paul v Anthony Joshua Press Conference - The Fillmore, Miami Beach, Florida, U. S. - December 17, 2025 Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua face off during the press conference REUTERS / Marco Bello TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Joshua v Paul: All you need to know about 'crazy' boxing mismatch on Netflix

Two-time heavyweight champion set to face YouTuber-turned-fighter in Miami

SportDecember 19, 2025
Nizar Al Rashdan, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring against Saudi Arabia in the Arab Cup semi-final. AFP
Arab Cup 2025: Jordan seek to banish memories of Doha heartbreak against Morocco

Two years after losing Asian Cup final to Qatar, Jamal Sellami's side out to cap their incredible rise with silverware

FootballDecember 18, 2025
Athletics legend Mo Farah won six world and four Olympic gold medals in his glittering career. Getty Images
ExclusiveMo Farah on life in Doha and why Olympics will come to Middle East

Team GB legend to visit Abu Dhabi in January to take part in RunYAS event at Yas Marina Circuit

SportNovember 26, 2025
Usman Nurmagomedov after winning his rematch against Paul Hughes. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Usman returns to Dubai to defend PFL title against dangerous underdog Davis

Lightweight championship bout set for February 7 at Coca-Cola Arena

Combat SportsNovember 20, 2025
Curacao players and fans celebrate World Cup 2026 qualification. AFP
World Cup 2026: Who has qualified, play-offs, draw and all you need to know

Line-up for next summer's finals almost complete with 42 of 48 teams now known after latest round of qualifiers

FootballNovember 19, 2025
Anthony Joshua has not fought since losing to Daniel Dubois in September 2024. PA
Deserved cash-out or betrayal of boxing? Joshua confirms Paul bout

Former heavyweight champion set to face YouTuber turned fighter in Miami on December 19

Combat SportsNovember 17, 2025
Police officers hold back pro-Palestinian protesters outside Villa Park. PA Wire.
Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv: six arrested during protests outside charged game

Tension high in Birmingham as police keep Palestine Solidarity Campaign protesters and sympathisers apart

SportNovember 06, 2025
Former Manchester City player Pablo Zabaleta with fans at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. Picture supplied
Zabaleta on Man City, 2012 title win, Messi and Argentina's World Cup hopes

Former defender visited Abu Dhabi for meet and greet with fans and spoke to The National about his old club and coaching ambitions

FootballNovember 04, 2025
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