Sharjah born striker Ahmed Kahlil has dedicated his AFC Asian Player of the Year Award to ‘the people of the Emirates’. Khalil is the first Emirati to win the award, making him the continent’s finest footballer. He scored ten goals in the UAE’s 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign and helped his club Al Ahli to reach the AFC Champions League final.
FIFA cancels Arab Cup third-place match
Adverse weather conditions forced the cancellation of the FIFA Arab Cup third place playoff between the UAE and Saudi Arabia in Doha on Thursday.
Man City reach League Cup semis, late Newcastle goal downs Fulham
Manchester City has eased into the semi-finals of the League Cup with a 2-0 home win over Brentford on Wednesday, and will meet holders Newcastle United who needed an added-time Lewis Miley goal to beat Fulham 2-1 at St James' Park.
Mbappe edges closer to Ronaldo record as Real survive Copa del Rey test
Kylian Mbappe has moved tantalisingly close to Cristiano Ronaldo's calendar-year scoring record for Real Madrid with a brace as they earned a 3-2 victory at third-tier Talavera de la Reina on Wednesday to reach the Copa del Rey's last 16 after a pulsating encounter.
MI Emirates hold on to stun Dubai Capitals by seven runs
MI Emirates has stunned the Dubai Capitals with a seven-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday, defending a modest total of 137/8.
Games of the Future open in Abu Dhabi
The UAE has officially opened the Games of the Future Abu Dhabi 2025.
