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NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Arsenal FC at St James' Park on November 02, 2024 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster / Getty Images)

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Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

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FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

Barcelona ratings v Real Madrid: Lewandowski 9, Yamal 8

Gulf Giants' Mohammed 'Karnal' Zahid in the ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 final against Pearls. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zahid wants to make family proud and follow Rauf into international game

The National's Andy Mitten climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to support Manchester United's charitable foundation. Photo: Andy Mitten

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Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - October 19, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. . TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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WTA Finals tournament director Garbine Muguruza. Photo Saudi Tennis Federation

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Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 308: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev beats Whittaker

Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

Disabled Egyptian goalkeeper chases World Cup dream

FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

Barcelona ratings v Real Madrid: Lewandowski 9, Yamal 8

Gulf Giants' Mohammed 'Karnal' Zahid in the ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 final against Pearls. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zahid wants to make family proud and follow Rauf into international game

The National's Andy Mitten climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to support Manchester United's charitable foundation. Photo: Andy Mitten

An unforgiving and unforgettable climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Arsenal - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - October 19, 2024 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta looks dejected after the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS. . TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Premier League predictions: Arsenal beaten at Newcastle

Erik ten Hag's tenure as Manchester United manager came to an all too predictable end. Getty Images

'Nowhere near good enough' - how Ten Hag lost backing of almost everyone at United

WTA Finals tournament director Garbine Muguruza. Photo Saudi Tennis Federation

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Ilia Topuria (orange shorts) knocks out Max Holloway with a left hook during the featherweight title bout at UFC 308. Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

UFC 308: Topuria KOs Holloway after Chimaev beats Whittaker

Mohammed Dyouf is an Egyptian goalkeeper who is part of the national amputees team and is aiming to bring his team glory at the 2026 World Cup in Costa Rica. Reuters

Disabled Egyptian goalkeeper chases World Cup dream

FC Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski (L) celebrates with his teammates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Spanish LaLiga soccer match between Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, in Madrid, Spain, 26 October 2024. EPA / JUANJO MARTIN

Barcelona ratings v Real Madrid: Lewandowski 9, Yamal 8

Gulf Giants' Mohammed 'Karnal' Zahid in the ILT20 Development Tournament 2024 final against Pearls. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Zahid wants to make family proud and follow Rauf into international game

The National's Andy Mitten climbed to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to support Manchester United's charitable foundation. Photo: Andy Mitten

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