Canadian men to face Japan in final warmup before FIFA World Cup
Canada will play Japan on Nov. 17 in Dubai in its final warmup game before the World Cup in Qatar.
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Miralem Pjanic joins Sharjah from Barcelona in UAE Pro League’s biggest coup in years
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Another day, another eye-catching ADNOC Pro League addition. It is not hyperbole, however, to describe Miralem Pjanic’s decision to swap Barcelona for Sharjah as the division’s boldest move in a decade. The cultured Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder’s switch — on a lucrative two-year contract, with a one-year option to extend — is a statement of intent designed to reverberate far beyond the UAE’s borders. Fabio Cannavaro, Luca Toni and David Trezeguet were the last imports of similar prestige to the four-time Serie A winner. This move is a tier above that of fellow Sharjah recruit Paco Alcacer and champions Al-Ain’s standout pre-season addition, Andriy Yarmolenko. Such is its profile, that football transfer doyen Fabrizio Romano chronicled Pjanic’s journey to feverish reaction on social media. Regulation ADNOC Pro League rumors do not usually register on the unremitting Italian’s radar.
Pakistan restrict Afghanistan to 129-6 in Asia Cup clash
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Fast bowler Haris Rauf led an inspired Pakistan bowling attack that limited Afghanistan to 129-6 on Wednesday as they look to seal a spot in the Asia Cup final. Rauf took 2-26 after Pakistan elected to field first knowing victory would secure a place in Sunday’s final against Sri Lanka and knock India out of the T20 tournament. Afghanistan struggled to put together any significant partnerships, with Ibrahim Zadran (35) the lone batsman to put up some genuine fight.
European Tour chief defends circuit in face of 'LIV propaganda'
DP World Tour chief executive Keith Pelley has delivered an impassioned defence of the European circuit in the face of what he termed the "LIV propaganda machine".
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Two possible dates & stadiums for superfight
Following Anthony Joshua’s defeat to Oleksandr Usyk on August 20, much was made about what the next step for AJ would be following his second consecutive defeat to the Ukrainian.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: FaceTime in 2020 shows their real relationship
You may believe that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury really don’t like each other given what is said during interviews and on social media, but that isn’t entirely the case.
GCC women volleyballers laud debut FBMA Cup success
ABU DHABI: The athletes who competed in the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy GCC Volleyball Cup now hope for more such successful contests to help grow the game.
Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua: Tony Bellew compares AJ's starpower to Conor McGregor
Anthony Joshua is still a bigger star than Tyson Fury despite his loss to Oleksandr Usyk, according to Tony Bellew.