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'Get behind us' Lucas Neill tells Al Jazira fans ahead of crunch tie

Lucas Neill says home advantage is pointless if a stadium is half full. Ravindranath K / The National

The Australian defender urges the whole of the UAE to back Jazira, and fill the stadium, against Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia in Asian Champions League. Read Article 'Get behind us' Lucas Neill tells Al Jazira fans ahead of crunch tie

Ivan Ljubicic must think before he tweets

Ivan Ljubicic, seen here in action late last year, has been known to express his views on several occasions in the past. Jean-Christophe Verhaegen / AFP

Former world No 3 put his foot in his mouth by criticising American players for skipping European tournaments, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Ivan Ljubicic must think before he tweets

Ahmed Khalil and Co give the UAE reason for optimism at Olympics

Grafite and Ahmed Khalil celebrate Al Ahli's Etisalat Cup final victory. Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper

The UAE striker put in an impressive performance as Al Ahli won the Etisalat Cup with four Olympians in their starting line-up. Read Article Ahmed Khalil and Co give the UAE reason for optimism at Olympics

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Maria Sharapova's true grit outweighs glamour

Few will be amazed if the Russian does not win the French Open, even fewer will be surprised if she does. Read Article Maria Sharapova's true grit outweighs glamour

Up to Mahdi Ali's men to observe Ramadan during Olympics

The UAE's Olympic footballers are not expected to fast during the course of this year's Games. Sammy Dallal / The National

Head coach of UAE's Olympic squad does not want his footballers to play with 'half tanks' against opponents with 'full tanks'. Read Article Up to Mahdi Ali's men to observe Ramadan during Olympics

Rugby legend Michael Lynagh cleared to return home after stroke

Australian rugby legend due to fly back to London after stroke leaves him with damaged eyesite. Read Article Rugby legend Michael Lynagh cleared to return home after stroke

Al Ahli win the Etisalat Cup after shoot-out drama

Obaid Al Taweela, the Al Ahli goalkeeper, saved Al Shabab captain Adel Abdulla's penalty to give his side the trophy. Read Article Al Ahli win the Etisalat Cup after shoot-out drama

Chelsea ready to make Roberto Di Matteo wait for decision

Champions League winners in no hurry over who there new manager is going to be. Read Article Chelsea ready to make Roberto Di Matteo wait for decision

No 'assurances' over Jeremy Lin's future at New York Knicks

The NBA star's agent keeping open mind on negotiations on a return to the side next year. Read Article No 'assurances' over Jeremy Lin's future at New York Knicks

Bass steps up to be the hero for Boston Celtics in NBA play-offs

Philadelphia beaten 101-85 to go 3-2 up in Eastern Conference series, while Oklahoma City Thunder eliminate LA Lakers. Read Article Bass steps up to be the hero for Boston Celtics in NBA play-offs

Didier Drogba brings curtain down on Chelsea career

Striker bids an emotional farewell and gets ready for 'another adventure' as Middle East clubs put on alert. Read Article Didier Drogba brings curtain down on Chelsea career

It is still advantage Roger Federer in the world of tennis

The Forbes magazine's new list of the '100 most Powerful Celebrities' includes five tennis professionals, with the Roger Federer leading at No 31. Read Article It is still advantage Roger Federer in the world of tennis

Los Angeles Clippers cut down to size

It has been the same old story for Griffin and Co as they again finish empty-handed. Read Article Los Angeles Clippers cut down to size

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell pave way for England victory in Lord's Test

Both batsmen score fifties as hosts beat the West Indies by five wickets in the first Test. Read Article Alastair Cook and Ian Bell pave way for England victory in Lord's Test

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