Pressure on UAE after Oman defeat in Cricket World Cup qualifier
Ali Naseer says the pressure of having their World Cup dream dashed prematurely could yet bring out the best in the UAE, after their sorry start in Zimbabwe.
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Rohit Paudel says Nepal will ‘give everything’ to defeat West Indies
Rohit Paudel has vowed his Nepal side will “give everything” they have to claim a shock win against the West Indies on Thursday.
Qatar and Kuwait deny racism allegations leading to abandonment of friendlies
Both the Qatar and Kuwait football associations have denied claims of racism during their friendly matches against New Zealand and Ireland respectively.
Ras Al Khaimah Minifootball World Cup to 'continue legacy' of growing sport's popularity
Organisers of the WMF Minifootball World Cup hope the tournament’s inaugural Middle East edition will attract more fans to the sport when Ras Al Khaimah hosts the event later this year.
Former Ghana captain and Al Ain goal machine Asamoah Gyan announces retirement
Ghana’s all-time top goalscorer and former Al Ain star Asamoah Gyan has announced his retirement from football.
Uefa invites fans to pick name for Euro 2024 mascot
The mascot for next year's European Championship in Germany was unveiled on Tuesday, and it is a bear.
England face difficult call on bowling attack for Lord's Ashes Test
England will have to make some tough decisions on the make-up of their bowling attack for the second Ashes Test at Lord's after Australia pulled off a tense two-wicket win in the series opener in Birmingham.
Cristiano Ronaldo hails 'unbelievable achievement' of reaching 200 Portugal caps
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo said marking his 200th international appearance with the winner against Iceland in Euro 2024 qualifying on Tuesday was an "unbelievable achievement".