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San Francisco 49ers expand global reach with entry into UAE market
LONDON: American football team the San Francisco 49ers have secured marketing, fan-engagement and commercial rights in the UAE.
Arsenal confirm Andrea Berta to replace Edu as sporting director at Premier League club
LONDON: Arsenal confirmed the appointment of Andrea Berta as the club’s new sporting director on Sunday. The 53-year-old Italian, who spent 12 years with Atletico Madrid before leaving in January, succeeds former Arsenal midfielder Edu in the role. Edu left the post in November, with his deputy Jason Ayto appointed interim sporting director. Berta, who has a background in banking, held roles with Italian sides Parma and Genoa before joining Spanish team Atletico, initially as technical director, in 2013. During his time with the Diego Simeone-managed club, the team won two LaLiga titles, the Copa del Rey and Europa League, as well as the UEFA Super Cup. “I am delighted to be joining Arsenal in what is a hugely exciting period for the club,” said Berta. “I have watched with great interest the way Arsenal has evolved in recent years and I have admired the hard work that has gone in to re-establishing the club as a major force in European football with a passionate following around the world.” Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke added: “Anyone who knows football knows Andrea is an impressive figure.
Messi out of World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil due to adductor injury
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Lionel Messi will miss Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Brazil over the next eight days because of an injury to his adductor.
McIlroy wins Players Championship title in playoff
MIAMI: Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy cruised to a St. Patrick’s Day victory at the Players Championship on Monday, defeating J.J. Spaun in a playoff at TPC Sawgrass.
Favorable draw leaves Saudi clubs in good shape ahead of AFC Champions League Elite quarterfinals
LONDON: The question for much of the AFC Champions League Elite tournament so far has been based around if anyone can stop the three Saudi Pro League teams.
Horse racing is in UAE’s DNA, says Dubai Racing Club CEO
DUBAI: With less than three weeks left before the Dubai World Cup, Ali Al-Ali can look back with more than a measure of satisfaction on another successful racing season calendar at Meydan.
McLaren has ominous pace, Lewis Hamilton has work to do: 5 takeaways from F1’s season-opener
Lando Norris heads to the second round of the Formula 1 season in China with a lead over champion Max Verstappen after winning a thrilling race in Australia. Ahead of Sunday’s race in Shanghai, here are five takeaways from the season-opening Australian Grand Prix: McLaren is the team to beat Without the rain and the safety car, the Australian Grand Prix might not have been much of a contest. The two McLarens of Norris and Oscar Piastri quickly built a lead of more than 15 seconds to Verstappen in third early in the race. The McLarens were also three-tenths of a second faster than anyone else in qualifying.