Why Kevin De Bruyne is in Man City squad for Club World Cup
Manchester City have included Kevin De Bruyne in their squad for the Club World Cup in Saudi Arabia later this month, but the Belgian will not play any part on the pitch in the tournament.
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Queiroz leaves Qatar role one month before Asian Cup defence, replaced by Marquez Lopez
Carlos Queiroz has parted company with Qatar's national team less than a year after signing a four-year contract to coach the Asian champions and with little more than a month until the nation hosts the Asian Cup, with Marquez Lopez named as his replacement.
Euroviews. We have a chance now to create a fair and clean global energy system
As politicians, royalty, lobbyists, and campaigners flock to the Gulf in the coming weeks, the process has already been overtaken by controversy: the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company’s alleged angling for business at what is supposed to be a high-level diplomatic event.
‘They’re gladiators, not players’: First all-Arab Dubai Sevens women’s match ends in draw
Their first try scorer is nicknamed “Sonic” because of her speed. They know their coach as the “Arab Portia Woodman”. And the team’s founder just reckons they are all “gladiators”.
‘Phenomenal’ Abu Dhabi infrastructure ideal for esports, says CEO of gaming platform BLAST
The closing months of the year are traditionally a time when many sporting events dominate the entertainment industry in the Gulf region, and particularly the UAE.
Dubai Sevens: Tigers get through early tests in Gulf Men’s League title defence
Dubai Tigers underlined their credentials at the beginning of their Emirates Dubai Sevens title defence.
Aberdeen FC in left field Middle East trip as Alan Burrows leads Dons delegation on fact finding mission
It may not be the big money takeover that fans in England now associate with the Middle East, but Aberdeen have been on a fact finding mission to Dubai in order to establish some links.
Jordan Henderson's move to Saudi Arabia 'a slap in the face' for Jake Daniels
Blackpool forward Jake Daniels has said it was a slap in the face when Jordan Henderson moved to play in Saudi Arabia.