5 things to keep an eye on at the 2023 Dubai World Cup
The 27th Dubai World Cup on Saturday, March 25, is set to attract some of the world’s best trainers, jockeys and horses to Meydan Racecourse, and here are five things to watch out for.
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Gloom has lifted but UAE cricket faces seminal 10 days at Namibia play-off
When Rohan Mustafa, Ahmed Raza and Rameez Shahzad find their spaces in the dressing room at Wanderers Sports Club in Windhoek next week, it won’t just be the company that is familiar.
Pakistan land in UAE for T20 series against Afghanistan
Pakistan players landed in the UAE on Wednesday evening for a historic T20 series against Afghanistan.
Bhupat Seemar: Dubai World Cup the 'Olympics or Oscars' of UAE horse racing
Bhupat Seemar regards the Dubai World Cup as the Olympics or the Oscars of the horse-racing fraternity in the UAE.
Manchester United extend deadline for Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim to submit new bids
Manchester United have granted extensions to British billionaire and Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani to submit fresh bids for the 20-time English champions.
Roshn Saudi League stars square off in international arena
Six foreign stars from the Roshn Saudi League are expected to line out against each other in two internatinal matches at the end of March.
Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil retires at 34
ISTANBUL: Former Germany midfielder Mesut Özil, who won the World Cup in 2014, retired from soccer Wednesday at the age of 34.Özil said injuries played a role in his decision.“I’ve had the privilege to be a professional football player for almost 17 years now and I feel incredibly thankful for the opportunity,” Özil wrote on social media. “But in recent weeks and months, having also suffered some injuries, it’s become more and more clear that it’s time to leave the big stage of football.”His immediate retirement brings an early end to his season with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir, where he made only seven appearances for the team.Özil won the Spanish league title with Real Madrid in 2012 and the FA Cup four times with Arsenal.
Argentina must retain competitive edge after World Cup win says Scaloni
BUENOS AIRES: Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said his players need to maintain their high competitive level after beating France on penalties to win the country’s third World Cup in Qatar last year. Ahead of Thursday’s friendly against Panama, Scaloni spoke about the squad that will feature captain Lionel Messi and the rest of the players who were crowned champions on Dec. 18.