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Football mania takes hold in Dubai – and not just for the World Cup

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Whether you’re an avid fan, a budding amateur or a professional player, there are many benefits of being in Dubai. Committed supporters’ clubs, live games and shows, and cutting-edge training facilities and academies all unite Dubai’s football fans and aficionados in appreciation of the sport.

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Celebs in football: Michael B. Jordan buys stakes in AFC Bournemouth

Michael B. Jordan becomes part owner of AFC Bournemouth: Which other celebs are shareholders of football clubs?

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From Doha to Buenos Aires: Argentina fans erupt after semi-final win

Argentina fans celebrated through the night after becoming the first 2022 World Cup finalists in Qatar. Messi's magic leaves Argentina fans dreaming with the title.

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The Beautiful Game: How football changed fashion forever

In the 70s, football fans in Liverpool started donning trainers and sportswear. Little did they know they'd change the face of fashion across Europe.

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Beyond rivalry, shared passion brings football fans together in Dubai

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Beyond the big tournaments, football is pursued all year round in Dubai at supporters’ clubs, live events and football academies established by professional players

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World Cup 2022: Croatia beats Japan, Brazil thrashes South Korea

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Monday -- at a glance.

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Watch: Thousand people see Paris from paddle boards

Some 1,000 people have competed in Paris’ ‘Nautic Paddle’, glimpsing the city from the Seine.

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Desert Barbell: the Middle East's largest powerlifting club

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After joining a gym in Dubai to get in shape, Marco discovered powerlifting and fell in love with it. Now his team is set to represent the UAE at this year's Asian Powerlifting Championships in Dubai.

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World Cup 2022: Netherlands beat US 3-1, Argentina edge out Australia

Here's everything you need to know about the football action at the World Cup on Saturday -- at a glance.

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Iran team decline to sing national anthem before World Cup opener

All team members remained silent in a move being seen as a signal of support for anti-government protesters in Iran, hundreds of whom have reportedly been killed.

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Meet the team changing perceptions with every goal in Gaza

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"The sport has changed my life. It gave me hope and made me feel that life is beautiful and even better than before."

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Pom-pom boys: Male cheerleading team hoping to challenge gender norms

With their glittery make-up and their buttocks moulded in red lycra mini-shorts, eight male cheerleaders strut their stuff, with a series of swaying moves and sexy poses to "deconstruct toxic masculinity".

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Liberté, Égalité… Clitoris?

The mascot for the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics has been revealed… And it’s quite the revolutionary move.

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Dubai Ride turns the city's biggest roads into a giant cycle track

Dubai’s landmark Sheikh Zayed Road and Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard was turned into a giant cycle track for one of the emirates biggest community events.

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Saudi: the new frontier for sporting adventures

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From scuba diving and hiking to horse racing and wrestling, Saudi is claiming its title as an international sports hub

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Wimbledon to ease rules on white underwear for female players

The news follows protests by fans and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) players against the all-white underwear rule, especially during athletes’ menstrual cycles.

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Levi Davis, first out bisexual rugby player, has gone missing

Family and friends have put out a call for information after the Worthing Raiders player was last sighted nearly a week ago.

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Judo: Azerbaijan snags third gold at Baku Grand Slam

Host Azerbaijan takes home another gold medal on the third day of the Baku Grand Slam thanks to Zelym Kotsoiev.

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2022 Baku Grand Slam: 50 Years of Judo in Azerbaijan

The fans were treated to Balabay Aghayev's stunning gold medal victory on home soil.

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Meet the Tribal Athletes running for recognition in India

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"No one knows that we Siddis live there. Children are very talented, but no one recognises it. Their talent dies there."