Cristiano Ronaldo named global ambassador for the Esports World Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia, featuring over 2,000 pro players, 25 tournaments, and $70m prize pool
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FIFA
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Arab football is on the rise
Arab representation reaches new heights at FIFA Club World Cup 2025
Al-Hilal Club
Bruno Fernandes rejects “big” Al-Hilal offer to stay with Manchester United
The Portuguese star said: “It would have been easy to move there, but I want to keep myself at the highest level, playing in the big competitions”
Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Rory McIlroy hopes to be 14th time lucky at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The world No. 2 and one of the most celebrated golfers in the world confirms his participation in the 2025 edition of the tournament at Yas Links
English Premier League
Khaldoon Al Mubarak eyes new Manchester City signings after disappointing season
Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak is confident the Abu Dhabi-backed team will compete for major honours again next season
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo hints at Saudi Al Nassr exit with cryptic X post: Reports
Following the match, Ronaldo posted an image of himself wearing his Al Nassr shirt on social media with the caption: “This chapter is over.”
Egypt
Salah says Liverpool fans played a role in him rejecting lucrative Saudi move
The Egyptian star says “negotiations were serious” with Saudi Premier League officials before he rejected a reported deal of $678mn
Emirati
Mohammed Ben Sulayem announces bid for second term as FIA President
Ben Sulayem was proud of what had been achieved under his mandate and saw no reason to do anything differently the second time around
Basketball
“It has to be authentic”: Euroleague’s CMO on expansion without selling out
As Euroleague Basketball lands in Abu Dhabi, CMO Alex Ferrer Kristjansson discusses expansion without dilution, the Dubai team on the horizon, and why authenticity still rules in a hyper-commercial sports world
Emirati
Emirati rally legend Ben Sulayem steers FIA finances to black
The world governing body for motorsports makes $5.3mn surplus in 2024 after years of incurring losses; Operating income for 2024 up 17% to $27.2mn
Abu Dhabi
Fans in for a treat at the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Final Four
The semi-finals and the final will be played at The Galleria Al Maryah Island on Friday and Sunday, but the FanZone promises three full days of fun and prizes
Disney
Formula 1, Disney announces of launch Mickey & Friends collaboration
Motorsport meets magic as Formula 1 partners with The Walt Disney Company to introduce Mickey Mouse and friends to the global racing stage, starting in 2026
Dubai
Dubai to host inaugural UAE Netball Cup 2025
The UAE Netball Cup 2025 launches in Dubai this June
National Olympic Committee
UAE Ministry of Sports launches AI platform ‘Sportifai’ for national sports governance
Sportifai was first introduced in March 2025 through a cooperation agreement between the Ministry and the UAE National Olympic Committee
Dubai
UK property firm joins Hero Dubai Desert Classic partnership roster
Established in 1989, the Hero Dubai Desert Classic holds status as the oldest golf competition in the region and has earned the nickname ‘Major of the Middle East’
Cricket
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli announces retirement from Test cricket after 14 years
His retirement from Test cricket follows the recent announcement by fellow teammate Rohit Sharma on Wednesday, who will also step away from the format
Cricket
IPL suspended and PSL moved to UAE amid India-Pakistan tensions
Indian and Pakistan cricket authorities make decision on postponed and rehomed tournaments