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Pep Guardiola has won 18 major trophies since taking over as Manchester City manager in 2006. PA

Guardiola agreed new Man City deal 'in just two hours'

Spanish manager explains his decision to sign a two-year contract and why he is confident the team's four-game losing streak is just a blip

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Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

Nadal - incredible stats and memorable finals of a remarkable career

Trent Boult of Deccan Gladiators bowls a delivery during final match of 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 league played between Team Deccan Gladiators and Team New York Strikers played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Photo: Abu Dhabi T10

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Oumar Kane, also known as Reug Reug is a Senegalese professional mixed martial artist. He has just won the ONE Heavyweight championship. Tripl3 MMA, JLT, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

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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

Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League title six times since becoming Manchester City manager in 2016. Reuters

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Arsenal have gone four Premier League matches without a win. EPA

Premier League predictions: Amorim to get off to a flyer at Man United

Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with Manchester City. EPA

Premier League talking points: Guardiola boost, Amorim era begins

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

Nadal - incredible stats and memorable finals of a remarkable career

Trent Boult of Deccan Gladiators bowls a delivery during final match of 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 league played between Team Deccan Gladiators and Team New York Strikers played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Photo: Abu Dhabi T10

Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi T10

Oumar Kane, also known as Reug Reug is a Senegalese professional mixed martial artist. He has just won the ONE Heavyweight championship. Tripl3 MMA, JLT, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Reug Reug' open to Ngannou fight after bringing belt back to Dubai

Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

What is the F1 driver cooling kit introduced for 2025 season?

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

Pep Guardiola has won the Premier League title six times since becoming Manchester City manager in 2016. Reuters

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Arsenal have gone four Premier League matches without a win. EPA

Premier League predictions: Amorim to get off to a flyer at Man United

Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with Manchester City. EPA

Premier League talking points: Guardiola boost, Amorim era begins

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

Nadal - incredible stats and memorable finals of a remarkable career

Trent Boult of Deccan Gladiators bowls a delivery during final match of 2023 Abu Dhabi T10 league played between Team Deccan Gladiators and Team New York Strikers played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Photo: Abu Dhabi T10

Everything you need to know about Abu Dhabi T10

Oumar Kane, also known as Reug Reug is a Senegalese professional mixed martial artist. He has just won the ONE Heavyweight championship. Tripl3 MMA, JLT, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

'Reug Reug' open to Ngannou fight after bringing belt back to Dubai

Max Verstappen during the Qatar Grand Prix last year that was marred by extreme heat. Getty Images

What is the F1 driver cooling kit introduced for 2025 season?

Fly past and aerobatic display during the Abu Dhabi GP last year. Victor Besa / The National

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ready for another record-breaking finale of F1 season

Race organiser Saif Al Noaimi hopes both the driver's and constructor's titles will be decided at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 8

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Ruben Amorimstarts his Manchester United reign away to Ipswich Town on Sunday. Reuters

'Dreamer' Amorim on taking Man United job: I believe in myself and the club

New manager takes over with Red Devils 13th in the Premier League

Guardiola agreed new Man City deal 'in just two hours'

Pep Guardiola has signed a new contract with Manchester City. EPA

Premier League talking points: Guardiola boost, Amorim era begins

Guardiola delivers news Man City fans have been waiting for

Guardiola signs two-year contract extension at Manchester City

Teenage kicks: Aznou, Ben Seghir and the young stars making their mark

Tennis

Rafael Nadal, centre right, and Roger Federer with their trophies after the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships final. Photo: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

A Dubai classic: When Nadal beat Federer in the 2006 final

Spaniard returned after a three-month injury lay off to beat Swiss World No 1 in ATP Dubai Tennis Championships final

Nadal - incredible stats and memorable finals of a remarkable career

MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafael Nadal of Team Spain celebrates a point in his singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp of Team Netherlands in the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Matt McNulty / Getty Images for ITF)

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