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Mar 7, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Caroline Garcia (FRA) hits a ball against Iga Swiatek (POL) at Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes celebrates after scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League group phase at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on January 29, 2025. AFP

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India's captain Rohit Sharma, third left, and teammates celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)

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India's Virat Kohli, right, and captain Rohit Sharma celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)

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NBA star Jimmy Butler in Dubai

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MI Emirates players celebrate winning the 2024 DP World International League T20 final against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on February 17, 2024. Photo: ILT20

ILT20 2025: Schedule, tickets, teams and players to watch

Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ExclusivePacquiao on his love for UAE, Hall of Fame and comeback plans

Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes celebrates after scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League group phase at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on January 29, 2025. AFP

‘Everyone knows somebody who has died’: Shakhtar Donetsk down but not beaten

Top 50 football players in MENA cover. Nick Donaldson / wires

Top 50 Middle East footballers - your ultimate guide

India's captain Rohit Sharma, third left, and teammates celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)

Does erosion of integrity of cricket tournaments make India less likeable?

Arda Turan: 'I'm very honest with my players, I don’t lie. I am with them all the time if they need help from me.' Andy Mitten for The National

ExclusiveArda Turan: ‘I cried when Galatasaray drew 3-3 at Manchester United’

India's Virat Kohli, right, and captain Rohit Sharma celebrate with the winners trophy on the podium after defeating New Zealand in the final cricket match of the ICC Champions Trophy at Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo / Christopher Pike)

If this is Rohit and Kohli’s last dance, India’s rebuild need not be painful

NBA star Jimmy Butler in Dubai

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MI Emirates players celebrate winning the 2024 DP World International League T20 final against Dubai Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on February 17, 2024. Photo: ILT20

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Manny Pacquiao is a regular visitor to Dubai after being issued with a golden visa. Chris Whiteoak / The National

ExclusivePacquiao on his love for UAE, Hall of Fame and comeback plans

Shakhtar Donetsk's Brazilian midfielder Marlon Gomes celebrates after scoring against Borussia Dortmund in the Uefa Champions League group phase at the BVB Stadion in Dortmund on January 29, 2025. AFP

‘Everyone knows somebody who has died’: Shakhtar Donetsk down but not beaten

Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan is one of two Arab candidates bidding for the IOC presidency. Getty Images

ExclusivePrince Feisal of Jordan on IOC presidency bid and the value of sport

One of the two Asian candidates bidding for the post, the Jordanian royal believes that he is best placed to lead the Olympic Movement into a new era

Ratcliffe: Man United players ‘not good enough’ and some probably overpaid

UAE participation in AFC Champions League ends as Al Wasl crash out

Manchester United unveil plans for new 100,000-capacity stadium

Szczesny enjoying life at Barcelona after coming out of retirement

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India asserts white-ball dominance with Champions Trophy triumph in Dubai

Football

Soccer Football - Champions League - Knockout Phase Playoff - Second Leg - Atalanta v Club Brugge - Gewiss Stadium, Bergamo, Italy - February 18, 2025 Club Brugge's Chemsdine Talbi applauds fans after the match REUTERS / Alessandro Garofalo

Moroccan teen Talbi already up to speed in Champions League for Club Brugge

Belgian side will be hoping jet-heeled young winger can inspire comeback against Aston Villa in last-16 second leg

Slot ‘shocked’ as Liverpool crash out of Champions League on penalties to PSG

A render of the new Manchester United stadium. Reuters

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Manchester United unveil plans for new 100,000-capacity stadium

Ratcliffe: Man United players ‘not good enough’ and some probably overpaid

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Tennis

Mar 7, 2025; Indian Wells, CA, USA; Caroline Garcia (FRA) hits a ball against Iga Swiatek (POL) at Indian Well Tennis Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

ExclusiveGarcia on enjoying her achievements and dealing with highs and lows of tour

Frenchwoman talks to The National about hitting the reset button and cutting ties with her father as her coach

Raducanu on stalker ordeal: 'I couldn’t see the ball through tears'

Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece celebrates with the trophy after victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada in the final of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Getty Images

Tsitsipas proud to make it third time lucky in Dubai

Tsistipas powers past Felix Auger-Aliassime to win Dubai final

Daniil Medvedev dumped out by Tallon Griekspoor in Dubai

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