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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

Size of challenge all too clear for Amorim at Man United

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Mo Salah hits double as leaders Liverpool crush Tottenham

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti celebrates with his players after a 3-0 win over Pachuca secured the Intercontinental Cup. Reuters

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Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, right, managed to keep Erling Haaland from scoring as United secured a victory at the death with two late goals. Getty Images

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