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The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games will open on Saturday, October 31, and run until November 13, marking the first Olympic sporting event ever held on African soil. The Games will bring together the world’s best young athletes, with 2,655
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal and Erling Haaland are among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Organizers announced the men’s shortlist on September 8 before the awards ceremony in London on October 26. Ousmane Dembélé, Rodri and
Lionel Messi has ended his international career with Argentina after 21 years at senior level. The 39-year-old leaves with national records for both appearances and goals. Messi played 207 matches for Argentina and scored 125 times. His international career included
Brazil has officially qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in a South American qualifier held at the Neo Química Arena in São Paulo. The win, witnessed by over 45,000 fans in cool winter conditions, confirms Brazil’s
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
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
The Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, a WTA 500 tennis tournament, has confirmed the return of reigning champion Elena Rybakina for its third edition, scheduled to take place from February 1 to 8, 2025, at the International Tennis Centre in Zayed Sports City, Abu
