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Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo clinched the Maradona Award for Best Goalscorer ahead of this month’s highly esteemed Dubai Globe Soccer Awards. The event, supported by Dubai Sports Council and presented this year by Nakheel, will be hosted at the luxurious Atlantis, The Palm. The 14th edition of the ceremony is …

FIFA, the international governing body of football, announced the tournaments and events taking place in 2024. Qualifying continues for the biggest-ever FIFA World Cup, while The Best FIFA Football Awards, two thrilling youth tournaments, the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and the FIFA Futsal World Cup are also on the …

In a thrilling comeback, Shabab Al Ahli defeated Sharjah Football Club 6-2 at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium to clinch their sixth UAE Football Super Cup. Trailing early, Shabab Al Ahli soared in the second half, netting two goals to level the score before unleashing a dominant display with three more …

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has signed a new deal with the club which will run until June 2026. The Italian, 64, was appointed at the Bernabeu for a second time in 2021 on an initial three-year deal. He was linked with taking over as Brazil’s manager earlier this year …

Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council (DSC), the inaugural edition of the Dubai Challenge Cup 2024 is set to be held from 26th to 28th January 2024. Hosted in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism …

In a recent celebration of unforgettable Club World Cup finals, FIFA included the 2009 showdown between Barcelona and Estudiantes at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City, showcasing the passion and drama of the tournament in the heart of the UAE. In a report headlined: “Messi caps magic year”, FIFA Portal wrote: …

Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi have been announced as the three finalists for The Best FIFA Men’s Player Award 2023. The accolade recognises the most outstanding performers in the men’s game from the period of 19 December 2022 to 20 August 2023. The winner of the illustrious prize …

This morning, Dubai witnessed an extraordinary display of community spirit as H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, led more than 226,000 participants in the fifth edition of Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai. Marking the conclusion …

Abu Dhabi will host the 13th World Arabian Racing Horses Forum at the Dusit Thani Hotel from 27th to 30th November, 2023. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court. …

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, ordered the establishment of a new headquarters for the Sharjah Sports Club, with a financial budget of AED 350 million, on an area of 3 million square feet.The new headquarters will include a main stadium, …