Australia beat UAE to set up Peru World Cup showdown A late deflected goal from Ajdin Hrustic edged Australia to a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in their Asia World Cup qualifier play-off at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 07 Jun 22
Australia beat UAE to set up Peru World Cup showdown A late deflected goal from Ajdin Hrustic edged Australia to a 2-1 win over the United Arab Emirates in their Asia World Cup qualifier play-off at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Qatar. Soccer • 07 Jun 22
World Cup 2022 qualifier wrap: Senegal foil Egypt again Sadio Mane scored the decisive penalty to send Senegal to the World Cup finals while his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah suffered shoot-out heartbreak for Egypt. Soccer • 29 Mar 22
World Cup 2022 qualifier wrap: Senegal foil Egypt again Sadio Mane scored the decisive penalty to send Senegal to the World Cup finals while his Liverpool team-mate Mohamed Salah suffered shoot-out heartbreak for Egypt. Soccer • 29 Mar 22
Harrington slips back in UAE, Lowry 22nd in Saudi Padraig Harrington slipped to five under overall and a share of 49th at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in the UAE while Shane Lowry is in a share of 22nd at the Saudi International. Golf • 05 Feb 22
Harrington slips back in UAE, Lowry 22nd in Saudi Padraig Harrington slipped to five under overall and a share of 49th at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship in the UAE while Shane Lowry is in a share of 22nd at the Saudi International. Golf • 05 Feb 22
Waseem century sees UAE claim series against Ireland United Arab Emirates claimed a series-sealing seven-wicket win off the back of a special century from Muhammad Waseem and a resilient bowling performance, despite a strong Irish start. Cricket • 10 Oct 21
Waseem century sees UAE claim series against Ireland United Arab Emirates claimed a series-sealing seven-wicket win off the back of a special century from Muhammad Waseem and a resilient bowling performance, despite a strong Irish start. Cricket • 10 Oct 21
Ireland defeat the UAE to draw ODI series A remarkable all-round display from Simi Singh helped Ireland beat the United Arab Emirates by 112 runs and draw their one-day international series in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 18 Jan 21
Ireland defeat the UAE to draw ODI series A remarkable all-round display from Simi Singh helped Ireland beat the United Arab Emirates by 112 runs and draw their one-day international series in Abu Dhabi. Cricket • 18 Jan 21
Qatar 2022 organisers promise 'affordable' World Cup Qatar has pledged to put on an "affordable" World Cup in two-and-a-half years' time with a post-pandemic global recession looming. Soccer • 20 May 20
Qatar 2022 organisers promise 'affordable' World Cup Qatar has pledged to put on an "affordable" World Cup in two-and-a-half years' time with a post-pandemic global recession looming. Soccer • 20 May 20
Hosts dent Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification The Ireland Men's cricket team has been beaten by tournament hosts United Arab Emirates in today's Group Stage match at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi today. Cricket • 19 Oct 19
Hosts dent Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification The Ireland Men's cricket team has been beaten by tournament hosts United Arab Emirates in today's Group Stage match at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi today. Cricket • 19 Oct 19
UAE players charged in match-fixing probe Captain Mohammad Naveed is among three United Arab Emirates players to be charged under the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code. Cricket • 16 Oct 19
UAE players charged in match-fixing probe Captain Mohammad Naveed is among three United Arab Emirates players to be charged under the International Cricket Council's anti-corruption code. Cricket • 16 Oct 19
Qatar deny holding talks about sharing World Cup Qatar has not held talks with any other countries to share football matches at the 2022 World Cup, a senior tournament organiser in Doha said. Soccer • 05 Dec 18
Qatar deny holding talks about sharing World Cup Qatar has not held talks with any other countries to share football matches at the 2022 World Cup, a senior tournament organiser in Doha said. Soccer • 05 Dec 18
Infantino hints at Saudi Arabia hosting 2022 games FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims that spreading matches at a larger 2022 World Cup in Qatar to neighbouring countries could help bring peace to the Middle East. Soccer • 22 Nov 18
Infantino hints at Saudi Arabia hosting 2022 games FIFA president Gianni Infantino claims that spreading matches at a larger 2022 World Cup in Qatar to neighbouring countries could help bring peace to the Middle East. Soccer • 22 Nov 18
Joyce century steers Ireland to victory over UAE Ed Joyce hit an unbeaten century as Ireland edged to a four-wicket victory in their tri-series one-day international against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. Cricket • 12 Jan 18
Joyce century steers Ireland to victory over UAE Ed Joyce hit an unbeaten century as Ireland edged to a four-wicket victory in their tri-series one-day international against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. Cricket • 12 Jan 18
Middle East states boycott Qatar tournament draw Officials from the Gulf Arab states boycotting Qatar did not turn up to the draw for a Middle East soccer tournament in Doha on Monday and want to postpone the competition that could be an early test for the 2022 World Cup hosts. Soccer • 25 Sep 17
Middle East states boycott Qatar tournament draw Officials from the Gulf Arab states boycotting Qatar did not turn up to the draw for a Middle East soccer tournament in Doha on Monday and want to postpone the competition that could be an early test for the 2022 World Cup hosts. Soccer • 25 Sep 17
Hunt: Keane might feel he still has point to prove Stephen Hunt believes former Republic of Ireland team-mate Robbie Keane will continue his playing career because he might feel he still has a point to prove. Soccer • 07 Feb 17
Hunt: Keane might feel he still has point to prove Stephen Hunt believes former Republic of Ireland team-mate Robbie Keane will continue his playing career because he might feel he still has a point to prove. Soccer • 07 Feb 17
UAE to host 2019 Special Olympics World Games Some 7,000 athletes and their families from 170 countries will participate in the Special Olympics World Games from March 14-21, 2019 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Paris 2024 • 24 Jan 17
UAE to host 2019 Special Olympics World Games Some 7,000 athletes and their families from 170 countries will participate in the Special Olympics World Games from March 14-21, 2019 in the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Paris 2024 • 24 Jan 17
West Indies beat UAE to put one foot in last eight West Indies virtually secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a six-wicket triumph over the United Arab Emirates in Napier. Cricket • 15 Mar 15
West Indies beat UAE to put one foot in last eight West Indies virtually secured their place in the World Cup quarter-finals with a six-wicket triumph over the United Arab Emirates in Napier. Cricket • 15 Mar 15