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The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) has confirmed the global calendar for its major world championships in 2026, reinforcing the Middle East’s role as a key destination for international motorsport. The announcements were made during the FIA World Motor Sport
The Abu Dhabi Team for Powerboat Racing has set a new world record in the Pavia–Venice race, the world’s longest river powerboat competition, marking a significant achievement in the history of marine sports. Veteran Italian driver Guido Cappellini, representing the team, piloted
Mohamed Salah has been named the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year for 2025, marking the third time the Liverpool forward has received the prestigious individual honor. The Egyptian international now equals the record held by former Arsenal striker
Japan has secured its place as the first team to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on Thursday. Goals from Daichi Kamada and Takefusa Kubo in the second half ensured the Samurai Blue maintained
Manchester City has announced that striker Erling Haaland has signed a new contract extending his stay at the club until the summer of 2034. The 24-year-old Norwegian, who joined City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022, has scored 111 goals in 126 appearances for
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is set to conclude the 2024 season, with all 10 teams now in place at the Yas Marina Circuit. The event marks the final race of a calendar-breaking year, following a swift transition
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) due to extensive government interference in its administration. This decision comes in the wake of Sri Lanka’s disappointing performance at the World Cup in India, sparking significant upheaval. The ICC characterizes the suspension more as
Lionel Messi, the revered Inter Miami and Argentina forward, has etched his name deeper into football history by securing his eighth Ballon d’Or title. This latest accolade, announced in a grand ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, comes in the wake of his pivotal
In a surprising turn of events, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia remains the sole contender in the race to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. FIFA, the renowned global governing body for soccer, confirmed on Tuesday that only Saudi Arabia had
In an epic showdown at the Western & Southern Open, Novak Djokovic emerged victorious against Carlos Alcaraz, marking it as one of the most gripping matches in tennis history. The nearly four-hour long duel resulted in a 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (4) win for