Former UEFA chief Platini questioned in Qatar World Cup probe

Prosecutors are investigating suspected corruption and bribery in the process of awarding the 2022 World Cup to Qatar

Emirates to screen football finals live on flights to and from England

The finals of the UEFA Europa League will be shown live inflight on May 29 and the Champions League final on June 1

UAE’s Sheikh Khaled “agrees terms” for Newcastle United football club

The Dubai-based billionaire has “agreed terms” for the English Premier League club, according to representatives

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for Qatar World Cup

The sport’s world ruling body said the proposal to expand the tournament to 48 teams would not be feasible

UAE football team appoints new coach

Bert van Marwijk has been appointed to the role seven weeks after Italian Zaccheroni departed

Pics: Dubai’s Emirates reveals ICC cricket world cup themed A380 livery

The jumbo jet features a decal of the ICC men’s cricket world cup, which runs from May 30 to July 14 this year

Asian football body AFC cancels beIN Sports’ broadcast rights in Saudi

The Asian Football Confederation said it will live-stream matches played by Saudi teams on Facebook and YouTube

UAE sports chief Romaithi: Asian Football Confederation lacks independence

Mohammed Khalfan al-Romaithi has announced his candidacy for the role of AFC president

Manchester City’s Abu Dhabi owners consider buying club in India

City Football Group currently owns or has shares in seven clubs around the world, including New York City FC and Melbourne City

Kuwait’s Sheikh Ahmad re-elected Asia Olympic chief amid Swiss probe

He was re-elected unanimously for an eighth term at the OCA general assembly

UAE, Kuwait, Oman could co-host expanded Qatar 2022 World Cup if rift resolved

FIFA is expected to decide next month whether it will expand the World Cup in Qatar from 32 to 48 teams

Why the GCC’s fitness industry is working up a sweat

As the regional fitness market continues to take strides, we look at some of the players disrupting the industry

Asian Cup holders Australia knocked out by hosts UAE

The UAE will now play in the semi finals against Qatar

UAE open to co-hosting 2022 World Cup if Qatar rift resolved – sports chief

The FIFA president has suggested that Qatar’s neighbouring countries could host matches during the 2022 World Cup

Italy’s Serie A soccer league under fire for men-only seats in Saudi final

The high profile cup final between Juventus and AC Milan will be played in Jeddah on January 16

Saudi’s plan to privatise its football clubs could be delayed beyond 2020

The kingdom is seeking to make the Saudi Professional League one of the top 10 football leagues in the world

Real Madrid beat Al Ain to win Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi

Al Ain became the second Arab team to win silver at the Club World Cup

UAE’s Al Ain upset River Plate to reach Club World Cup final

Al Ain will now face the winners of Real Madrid and Kashima Antlers, who play each other in the other semi-final on Wednesday

Noon.com signs sponsorship deal with Saudi football club Al Ittihad

Noon launched in Saudi last December

What to expect at the Dubai Rugby Sevens

The event takes place from November 29 to December 1

Dubai’s Emirates to end sponsorship of Qatar-owned Paris Saint-Germain

The sponsorship is understood to have become difficult for Emirates after the UAE and Qatar severed ties

UAE president orders free broadcasting of football matches

The measure is intended to increase support of local teams

WWE’s ‘Crown Jewel’ wrestling extravaganza to be held in Saudi

This is the second WWE event to be held in Saudi this year

Real Madrid is UAE’s most popular football team – survey

CSM said the survey showed “domestic club football still has to go in the UAE in attracting a large and loyal fan base”

Saudi girls hope to become kingdom’s first licensed ice hockey team

The kingdom began introducing physical education at female schools for the first time in September

Pictures: Callum Smith wins Saudi’s first professional boxing match

The event dubbed ‘Rowdy in Saudi’ drew thousands of fans

Saudi opens ticket sales for $10m boxing final

The World Boxing Super Series event is open to families, including women

Abu Dhabi football club Al Jazira appoints Manchester City official as new CEO

Nick Garcia previously worked in Abu Dhabi for five years as part of sports marketing agency CSM

Dubai turns to genetics to produce athletes

Dubai Sports Council plans to use genetic testing to develop the UAE’s sporting talent

Saudi’s Al-Nassr football club spokesman fined SAR15,000 for ‘unethical’ remarks

Abdullah bin Zanan will also be prevented from entering the changing rooms and sitting on the bench for two official games