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Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski is in awe of Lamine Yamal's ability but said the challenge is to maintain his level for years to come. Getty Images

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Amir Richardson of Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League match between APOEL FC and ACF Fiorentina in Nicosia, Cyprus, 07 November 2024. EPA / CHARA SAVVIDOU

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Qinwen Zheng of China and coach Pere Riba pose for photos with the runner-up trophy on Day 15 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)

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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal during the player auction at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai last year. Sportzpics for IPL

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

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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

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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

'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

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Amir Richardson of Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League match between APOEL FC and ACF Fiorentina in Nicosia, Cyprus, 07 November 2024. EPA / CHARA SAVVIDOU

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Qinwen Zheng of China and coach Pere Riba pose for photos with the runner-up trophy on Day 15 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)

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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal during the player auction at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai last year. Sportzpics for IPL

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

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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

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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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Amir Richardson of Fiorentina in action during the UEFA Conference League match between APOEL FC and ACF Fiorentina in Nicosia, Cyprus, 07 November 2024. EPA / CHARA SAVVIDOU

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Qinwen Zheng of China and coach Pere Riba pose for photos with the runner-up trophy on Day 15 of the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia (Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images)

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IPL chairman Arun Dhumal during the player auction at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai last year. Sportzpics for IPL

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 18: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United reacts during the Manchester United training session at Carrington Training Ground on November 18, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ash Donelon/Manchester United via Getty Images)

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Manchester United assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy has left the club after a short and successful spell as interim manager. EPA

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