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A scrap to eat from the top table for Philippines football team

With basketball and boxing so dominant in the country, The Azkals face Uzbekistan Under 23s on Saturday and Australia's U23 team next Thursday in Dubai hoping the UAE's 500-000-based Filipinos will turn up in support. Read article A scrap to eat from the top table for Philippines football team

De Rossi's opts for Roma over Manchester City

AS Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi meets the media after announcing he signed a five-year contract extension with his team, in Rome, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012. (AP Photo/Alfredo Falcone, Lapresse) *** Local Caption *** Italy Soccer De Rossi.JPEG-0bf48.jpg

The midfielder commits to the Italian capital club, ending speculation of a move to Eastlands. Read article De Rossi's opts for Roma over Manchester City

Diego Maradona threatens to quit Al Wasl if he is not given funds

Al Wasl VS Al Wahdah- (right) Al Wasl's head coach Diego Maradona. Imran Shahid / Al Ittihad

The Argentine manager wants parity in transfer market with fellow title chasers, such as Al Nasr, or he will hand in his contract. Read article Diego Maradona threatens to quit Al Wasl if he is not given funds

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Ibrahimovic's temper springs into action around this time of the season

This pattern only invites the idea, widely held outside Serie A, that the Swede does not take pressure. Read article Ibrahimovic's temper springs into action around this time of the season

UAE Olympic team awarded win after Fifa find Iraq guilty

UAE equal on points with group leaders Uzbekistan after Iraq penalised for fielding an ineligible player, football's governing body change the 2-0 loss to a 3-0 win. Read article UAE Olympic team awarded win after Fifa find Iraq guilty

Trainer De Kock expects returning Bold Silvano to fight to the finish

Bold Silvano returns to Meydan Racecourse after a year off the track and the trainer Mike de Kock is "nervously optimistic" about the chances of his charge in the Group 3 Firebreak Stakes. Read article Trainer De Kock expects returning Bold Silvano to fight to the finish

Godolphin's Prince Bishop and Dubai Prince go head-to-head

Godolphin trainers Saeed bin Suroor and Mahmood Al Zarooni will pit their wits against each other in the Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 race at Meydan. Read article Godolphin's Prince Bishop and Dubai Prince go head-to-head

Godolphin's Blue Bunting retired

Double-Classic winner put out to stud. Read article Godolphin's Blue Bunting retired

De Rossi's opts for Roma over Manchester City

The midfielder commits to the Italian capital club, ending speculation of a move to Eastlands. Read article De Rossi's opts for Roma over Manchester City

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson hails the retiring Dan Parks

Fly-half calls time on his international career, while Wales and Ireland await the punishments for their cited players. Read article Scotland head coach Andy Robinson hails the retiring Dan Parks

UAE's only Olympic gold medallist issues firm warning

Sheikh Ahmed bin Hashar has decided to stop working with his Olympic-bound protege Sheikh Juma bin Dalmouk and challenged the UAE shooting federation to give him an official role if they want him to continue. Read article UAE's only Olympic gold medallist issues firm warning

Yasser Al Qahtani is vital to Al Ain's chances of title win, says coach

The Saudi Arabia striker is nearing full fitness and Cosmin Olaroiu expects to play him in tonight's match against Al Wahda. Read article Yasser Al Qahtani is vital to Al Ain's chances of title win, says coach

Dubai Desert Classic is not competing with Abu Dhabi

Organisers stress Tiger Woods' absence will not affect numbers and cite the rich history of the event is bigger than the famous golfer. Read article Dubai Desert Classic is not competing with Abu Dhabi