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All football matches in Spain’s top division, LaLiga, have been suspended for “at least” two weeks over fears of the spread of the coronavirus, the league’s organising body said in a statement on Thursday. The league’s statement said the decision came after Real Madrid put its squad into quarantine, and …

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, watched on Saturday the main 119km race of Dubai Crown Prince Endurance Cup Festival at Dubai International Endurance City. The finale, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, …

The UAE Wrestling and Judo Federation, UAEWJF, announced on Friday that it has called off all competitions and sports activities until further notice. In a statement, the Federation said the decision was made in response to advice and directives issued by the country’s health authorities. The UAEWJF noted that the …

The UAE Jiu Jitsu Federation, UAEJJF, announced on Thursday that it has postponed its current calendar of sport events and activities until further notice. In a statement, the UAEJJF said that it made the decision in a bid to “support international efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19”. “The UAEJJF …

Real Madrid C.F. will host F.C. Barcelona tonight in the 26th fixture of the La Liga, Spanish League, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Real Madrid’s manager Zinedine Zidane will enter the match looking to regain once again first place following Madrid’s 0-1 defeat against Levante. While FC Barcelona’s manager Quique …

The Emirates is gearing up for the second edition of the UAE Tour – the one and only UCI WorldTour event in the Middle East – which will welcome some of the world’s top cyclists when it gets under way in Dubai on February 23, according to organisers. The 2020 …

UAE and international Aquabike champion Rashid Al Mulla praised the support of UAE’s leadership for the country’s sports sector. He also expressed his happiness at winning in the first round of the Aquabike World Championship, which took place in Kuwait this week. Al Mulla told the Emirates News Agency, WAM, …

Liverpool face Atletico Madrid in the knockout stages of the Champions League on Tuesday safe in the knowledge that their place in next season’s competition is already secured. Chelsea’s 2-0 defeat at home to Manchester United on Monday means the Reds – a staggering 25 points clear at the top …

Kevin Reiterer and Ali Al Langawi will be among the first representatives as world champions Victory Team’s open their campaign as a fresh new watersports season gets underway. Three-time world champion Reiterer from Austria – who signed off 2019 with a second successive world with the Victory Team at the …

During Saturday’s athletics competitions at the Arab Women Sports Tournament, AWST, 2020, UAE sportswomen brought great power and perseverance to the track and field in their quest for glory. The day’s contests included the long jump, hammer throw, and sprint contests in the 100m, 400m, 1,500m and 5,000m categories, as …