Suspended outgoing FIFA president Sepp Blatter claims an agreement was in place for Russia to take the 2018 World Cup - before there was even a vote. He’s spoken to the Russian news agency, saying the 2022 tournament was lined up to go to the USA but went to Qatar instead after UEFA boss Michel Platini changed his backing. Blatter hasn’t revealed who an agreement had been made with. It's seen as a controversial statement, as many countries spent millions of dollars on campaigns.
Stylish Algeria win third game at AFCON
Algeria kept up their winning run at the Africa Cup of Nations, making it three out of three in Group E as they beat Equatorial Guinea 3-1 on Wednesday to reaffirm their status among the tournament favourites.
DP World ILT20 ‘Power 9 Golf Day’ blends sports and camaraderie in Dubai
The DP World ILT20 "Power 9 Golf Day" saw cricketers, commentators, match officials, partners and other key stakeholders take to the course for a relaxed afternoon on Wednesday, alongside professional golfer Richard Mansell at the award-winning Els Club in Dubai.
Equatorial Guinea players banned, Burkina Faso captain fined over referee abuse
Two Equatorial Guinea players have been banned for insulting a referee at the Africa Cup of Nations and Burkina Faso captain Bertrand Traore was fined for post-match remarks, the respective football federations said on Wednesday.
Egypt's Sobhi sentenced to year in prison in academic fraud case
Egypt international Ramadan Sobhi, who helped Pyramids win their first CAF Champions League title last season and previously played in the English Premier League, has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with an academic fraud case, local media reported on Tuesday.
Arsenal thrash Villa 4-1 while Chelsea and Man Utd both held
Arsenal have closed out 2025 in emphatic fashion, smashing third-placed Aston Villa 4-1 on Tuesday to surge five points clear at the top of the Premier League.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
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Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
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