Category : Sports
Rory McIlroy wins Hero Dubai Desert Classic for first Rolex Series title
Following a dramatic final day at Emirates Golf Club, Rory McIlroy won the Hero Dubai Desert Classic for the first time in his career. With four Major Championships, four Harry Vardon Trophies and three FedEx Cups to his name, the World Number One arrived in the UAE still lacking a......
Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships to feature Djokovic and Jabeur
Next month’s 31st Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships will see WTA World No. 2 Ons Jabeur and 21-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic compete. The WTA event starts on 19th February, followed by the 31st ATP Tour 500 event from 26th February to 4th March. Dubai Duty Free organizes it......
Al Nassr sign Cristiano Ronaldo for 200 million euros per season
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-and-a-half year contract worth 200 million euros per season with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr. As a result of Manchester United terminating his contract, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently signed a two-and-a-half year contract worth 200 million euros per season with Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. The 37-year-old’s contract......
Pele, the 82-year-old Brazilian soccer legend, has passed away
One of the greatest footballers to have ever graced the game, Pele, died in the Brazilian capital of Sao Paulo on Thursday (December 29). He breathed his last with his daughter and family members beside him. Pele battled a long fight with cancer before he decided to bid goodbye to......
Messi has made Golden Ball history
Argentinean footballer Lionel Messi has become the first player in history to win the title twice. His first victory came at Brazil 2014, where he helped Argentina finish runners-up. For the first time in 32 years, Argentina won the trophy for the first time with the help of La Pulga......
Egypt discovers a large gas field in the Mediterranean – El Molla
In the Nargis block in the eastern Mediterranean, Egypt has discovered a large gas field, according to Petroleum Minister Tarek El Molla. An evaluation is currently being conducted to determine the field’s reserves, he said in a briefing to a parliamentary committee. The Nargis offshore exploration block is one of......
Ons Jabeur wins Mubadala World Tennis Championships
After winning the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) in Zayed Sports City against US Open champion Emma Raducanu, Ons Jabeur looks forward to an exciting 2023. After becoming the first Arab to win the MWTC 12 months ago, Tunisian ace Jabeur retained her title on Day 1 of the 14th......
Southee replaces Williamson as New Zealand cricket test captain
In a statement made by the New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC), Kane Williamson announced that he will step down as test captain, and will be replaced by Tim Southee. After taking over as captain of the New Zealand team in 2016, Williamson led his side to victory over the Indian......
France outclassed Morocco 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup final
After five minutes of play, France silenced the heavily Pride of Africa-supporting crowd at Al Bayt Stadium. Throughout the remainder of the half, France continued to attack, with Olivier Giroud missing two clear chances. In the second half, Morocco had some scoring opportunities in front of the French goal. Although......
Morocco advances to the semi-final after beating Portugal 1-0
For the first time in the history of football, Morocco advanced into the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup after winning 1-0 over Portugal to become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. During the first half, Youssef En-Nesyri played the hero role for the......