The UAE have easily defeated Indonesia in the second round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ali Mabkhout scored a hat-trick to help the Emirates seal a convincing 5-0 victory at Dubai’s Al Maktoum Stadium on Thursday night.
Khalil Al Hammadi and Tariq Hassan Ali Tarik also found the back of the net in the victory.
They’re now sitting pretty on top of their group following a 2-1 win in the last round against Malaysia.
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.
