UAE win sets up World Cup qualifying playoff vs. Australia
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates beat South Korea 1-0 on Tuesday to advance to a World Cup qualifying playoff against Australia in June.
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Finance expert makes Newcastle United Premier League 'exclusivity' claim leaving fans breathing a sigh of relief
A football finance expert claims Newcastle United's current owners will strive for Premier League "exclusivity" amid Chelsea's recent takeover reports. The Saudi Media Group did not make the final shortlist at Stamford Bridge despite tabling a £2billion offer for the Premier League club.
Teenager Harib Abdullah the hero as UAE beat South Korea to keep World Cup hopes alive
DUBAI: Teenage winger Harib Abdullah was the toast of the UAE on Tuesday after his first-ever international goal proved enough to beat South Korea 1-0 in Dubai and confirm a June World Cup playoff against Australia.
Alfa Romeo wants FIA consistency after Zhou Saudi F1 penalty call
F1 race director Niels Wittich told teams before the Bahrain GP that henceforth there will be no requests from race control telling drivers to give a place back for gaining an advantage by going off track.
Amnesty International criticises prospect of Joshua-Usyk rematch in Saudi Arabia
Amnesty International has hit out at the possibility of Saudi Arabia staging the world heavyweight title rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Anthony Joshua.
Wolff: No ‘arm twisting’ to convince F1 drivers to race in Saudi Arabia
Following the missile strike on an Aramco oil facility less than 10 miles away from the circuit during opening practice for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, F1 held talks with all 20 drivers to assure them of their safety for the rest of the weekend.
Afghan women footballers revel in freedom to beat British MPs
LONDON: Young Afghan women footballers on Tuesday enjoyed a one-sided drubbing over a select team of British female MPs — but the score was secondary to their freedom to play at all. Back home, in recent days, the Taliban have reverted to misogynistic policies. Girls have once again been thrown out of secondary schools, and women told they cannot board planes without a male relative.