The UAE Football Association (UAE FA) has launched the Sports Excellence Funding Programme to provide financial, technical, administrative, and logistical support to First Division League clubs.
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IOC EB proposes creation of ‘Olympic Esports Games’ to IOC Session
The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is proposing the creation of “Olympic Esports Games” to the 142nd IOC Session, which will be held during the Olympic Games Paris 2024, when the IOC Members will vote on this proposal.
India, China’s FIFA World Cup qualifying hopes are on the line in Asia
The FIFA World Cup aspirations of India and China are on the line Tuesday when a defeat could mean elimination from Asian qualifying, according to an Associated Press report.
Fierce competition at Youth MMA Championship at Dubai’s Shabab Al Ahli Club
Young mixed martial arts talents from the leading clubs and academies in the UAE took centre stage at the Youth MMA Championship held at Dubai’s Shabab Al Ahli Club on Saturday.
Tunisia hosts second leg of UAE President’s Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses on Sunday
Qasr Al Said racecourse in Tunisia is hosting tomorrow, Sunday, the first Arabian rounds and the second stop of the 31st edition of the UAE President's Cup World Series for Purebred Arabian Horses.
Asian Football Confederation selects Khalid Eissa, Noura Al Mazrouei as Ambassadors for AFC Dream Asia Foundation
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has selected Khalid Eissa, the goalkeeper of the UAE National Football Team, and Al Ain FC, as an Ambassador for the AFC Dream Asia Foundation.
Maryam Al Zeyoudi wins gold in shot put at 2024 Para Athletics World Championships, qualifies for Paris 2024 Paralympics
Maryam Al Zeyoudi, a standout athlete from the UAE's national Paralympic track and field team, clinched the gold medal in the Women's Shot Put F40 category at the Kobe 2024 Para Athletics World Championships.
Al Ain claim historic second title
Doubles from Soufiane Rahimi and Kodjo Laba drove Al Ain FC to win the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 title following a 5-1 victory over Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos in the second leg of the final at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on Saturday.
Al Ain’s Rahimi wins MVP, Top Scorer awards
Soufiane Rahimi won the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Most Valuable Player and Top Scorer awards. His 13 goals playing a pivotal role in Al Ain FC winning the title on Saturday.
U.S. fund Oaktree takes over Inter Milan football club
U.S. investment fund Oaktree Capital Management said it has become the new owner of Italian football club Inter Milan after its owner defaulted on a loan, according to international news agencies.