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Pakistan crushed India in the final to win the 2017 Champions Trophy. AP Photo

Pakistan to face India in Dubai in Champions Trophy

UAE will also host semi-final and final if India reach later stages of tournament, which begins on February 19

Man City boss Guardiola defends striker Haaland

Postecoglou says Spurs will seek to bolster squad in January

Problems mount for India ahead of make-or-break Boxing Day Test

Boxing in 2024: Usyk and Beterbiev shine as Saudi Arabia's influence grows

In focus

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP

F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

Iraq midfielder Ibrahim Bayesh, left, after scoring during the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final against Oman at the Basra International Stadium on January 19, 2023. AFP

Arabian Gulf Cup 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and all you need to know

Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his Wife, Erica Stoll and Daughter, Poppy McIlroy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green following victory on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 17, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Golf in 2024: Highs and lows for McIlroy and a breakout season for Waring

Hady Habib will travel to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open qualifiers next month. Photo: Hady Habib

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final in Delhi on March 17, 2024. AFP

Top 20 highest-paid women's cricketers after WPL 2025 player auction

Zayed Cricket Stadium under construction in June 2002 and pictured again in 2021. Photo: Arup, Chris Whiteoak / The National

20 years of sporting excellence at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium

Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow in the IPL after becoming the most expensive player in the league's history. AFP

Top cricketers with highest salary in IPL 2025 after auction in Saudi Arabia

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP

F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

Iraq midfielder Ibrahim Bayesh, left, after scoring during the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup final against Oman at the Basra International Stadium on January 19, 2023. AFP

Arabian Gulf Cup 2025: Fixtures, how to watch and all you need to know

Saudi Arabia fans with a replica World Cup trophy. The kingdom will host the 2034 tournament. PA

2034 Saudi Arabia World Cup: Host cities, stadiums and all you need to know

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with his Wife, Erica Stoll and Daughter, Poppy McIlroy alongside the DP World Tour Championship trophy and the Race to Dubai trophy on the 18th green following victory on day four of the DP World Tour Championship 2024 at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 17, 2024 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / Getty Images)

Golf in 2024: Highs and lows for McIlroy and a breakout season for Waring

Hady Habib will travel to Melbourne to compete in the Australian Open qualifiers next month. Photo: Hady Habib

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League final in Delhi on March 17, 2024. AFP

Top 20 highest-paid women's cricketers after WPL 2025 player auction

Zayed Cricket Stadium under construction in June 2002 and pictured again in 2021. Photo: Arup, Chris Whiteoak / The National

20 years of sporting excellence at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium

Rishabh Pant will play for Lucknow in the IPL after becoming the most expensive player in the league's history. AFP

Top cricketers with highest salary in IPL 2025 after auction in Saudi Arabia

Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi on December 8, 2024. AFP

F1 2024 year in review: Masterful Max and McLaren a force once again

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka receives treatment after picking up a hamstring injury during the Premier League win over Crystal Palace. Getty Images

Body blow for Arsenal as torn hamstring rules Saka out for 'many weeks'

Winger suffered injury during Saturday's 5-1 win at Crystal Palace, while Raheem Sterling is also missing due to knee problem

Bento plays down UAE Arabian Gulf Cup favourites tag ahead of Kuwait clash

Postecoglou 'not going to change' as Tottenham search for answers

Size of challenge all too clear for Amorim at Man United

Saim Ayub continues remarkable rise as Pakistan sweep ODI series

Mo Salah hits double as leaders Liverpool crush Tottenham

Usyk cements his all-time great status with second victory over Fury

Football

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with striker Erling Haaland after the 2-1 Premier League defeat against Aston Villa. PA

Man City boss Guardiola defends striker Haaland

Ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton, Spanish manager says whole team to blame for club's woeful form

Postecoglou says Spurs will seek to bolster squad in January

Arsenal's Bukayo Saka receives treatment after picking up a hamstring injury during the Premier League win over Crystal Palace. Getty Images

Body blow for Arsenal as torn hamstring rules Saka out for 'many weeks'

Bento plays down UAE Arabian Gulf Cup favourites tag ahead of Kuwait clash

Size of challenge all too clear for Amorim at Man United

Postecoglou 'not going to change' as Tottenham search for answers

Tennis

Team Hawks's Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Team Falcon during a match in the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi, 19 December 2024. EPA

ExclusiveSabalenka determined to stay world No 1 as she steps up pre-season in UAE

Belarusian playing in World Tennis League with one eye on defending her Australian Open crown in January

Murray can add 'huge value' to Djokovic, says former coach

Iga Swiatek will compete at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship's women's tournament in February. Getty Images

Swiatek, Sabalenka and Paolini head Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship line-up

Lebanon's Habib on reaching his first Grand Slam qualifying tournament

Kasatkina looks to go one better at 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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