Gundogan: Guardiola is modern football’s greatest coach
MANCHESTER: In debates about football’s greatest manager in the modern era, many names come into contention for their achievements on the domestic and European front.
Abu Dhabi Sport News
UAE champion Tadhg O’Shea scoops Abu Dhabi Championship double
Tadhg O’Shea scooped the Listed Abu Dhabi Championship prizes for both the Purebred Arabians and thoroughbreds on Thursday.
England recall pacer Jofra Archer for South Africa ODIs
Jofra Archer was recalled by England for the first time in over a year after being named Thursday in a 14-strong squad for an upcoming three-match one-day international series in South Africa.
Star-studded panel to lead DP World ILT20 commentary
Dubai: The UAE’s T20 cricket league, the DP World International League T20, continues to make rapid strides toward the first ball of the inaugural season with world-class signings and partnerships to ensure top-class entertainment for the crowds, as well as fans who will have an opportunity to watch the tournament on linear and online Zee platforms all around the world.
Mubadala tennis championship thrills again with top performances
ABU DHABI: The 14th Mubadala World Tennis Championship served up another memorable three-day festival here at the weekend, with a new champion crowned in front of thousands of spectators.
Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente secures third world title in Sharjah
SHARJAH: In a dramatic close to the season, Team Abu Dhabi’s Shaun Torrente won his third drivers’ title in the UIM F1H2O World Championship here on Sunday after the Grand Prix of the Middle East.
Argentina beat France to win World Cup final in Qatar
DOHA: Argentina defeated France 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup for the third time on Sunday. Argentina captain Lionel Messi scored twice and France striker Kylian Mbappe hit a hattrick as a thrilling World Cup final finished 3-3 after extra time at the Lusail Stadium.
Quotes of the World Cup
DOHA: Rousing team talks, feuding teammates and pithy one-liners — AFP looks back at some of the best quotes of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: “Take your phone and take a picture with him if you want!” — Saudi Arabia coach Herve Renard suggests a novel approach to dealing with Argentina’s Lionel Messi in his half-time team-talk. Renard’s words did the trick as Saudi Arabia upset the South Americans 2-1. “People say the favorites are France.