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Etisalat Cup: Ajman beat Al Jazira to end 29-year trophy drought
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Dubai: Ajman lifted their first major honour in 29 years after a shock 2-1 win over Al Jazira in the Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl’s Zabeel Stadium on Tuesday evening. Founeke Sy’s scissor-kick cancelled out Ricardo Oliveira’s sixth-minute opener for Al Jazira on 23 minutes... Full story
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Juan Mata eyes Europa glory for Chelsea
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London: Juan Mata could be forgiven for thinking that his contributions to Chelsea’s recent and historic success could finish with an anti-climax this season. But then the expectation levels have never been so high at Stamford Bridge, where winning in the face of adversity, and apparent... Full story
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Manuel Pellegrini favourite to replace Roberto Mancini
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London: Manuel Pellegrini remained the odds-on favourite on Tuesday to become the new manager of Manchester City after Roberto Mancini was sacked a year to the day since he brought the Premier League trophy to Eastlands. Malaga boss Pellegrini has been a reported long-term target for City, ... Full story
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Karen and Rory Black clinch Abu Dhabi Golf Club Mixed Open
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May 14, 2013 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Husband and wife pairing of Karen and Rory Black fought off tough competition to claim top honors in the Abu Dhabi Golf Club Mixed Open, sponsored by Cristal Salam Hotel. Playing Betterball Stableford, they accumulated a magnificent team score of 46... Full story
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Mi Ran Lee crowned May Rivoli Champion
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May 14, 2013 – Abu Dhabi, UAE: Abu Dhabi Golf Club saw 42 of its members compete for a chance to win the May Rivoli Champion title as well as some superb Rivoli prizes. The top score of the day and the winner of this month’s Rivoli Stableford went to Mi Ran Lee who managed... Full story
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Omani boys to meet with football star Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi in Qatar
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Muscat, 14 May 2013 – As a member of Ooredoo, Nawras is inviting Omani youngsters Majid Al-Shabli and Mohamed Al Balushi to meet Ooredoo’s global brand ambassador Lionel ‘Leo’ Messi when he visits Qatar to launch a new global initiative later this month. With this... Full story
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Chelsea, Benfica chase history in Europa final
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14 May 2013 After a turbulent season, history beckons for Chelsea in Wednesday’s Europa League final in Amsterdam, where they will meet a Benfica team reeling from a devastating domestic defeat by arch rivals Porto. The premature end to Chelsea’s Champions League defence had ... Full story
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Indian High School, Our Own Al Warqaa in inter-school final
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Sharjah: The Indian High School, Dubai, upset Gems Modern Academy’s hopes of reaching the final of the Maxtalent Global Vision Cup boys Under-17 inter-school tournament. They defeated Gems, which is one of UAE’s the strongest inter-schools cricket teams, by three wickets mainly... Full story
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Al Ain and Bani Yas coaches pleased with draw
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Abu Dhabi: Cosmin Olaroiu, the head coach of Al Ain, and his Bani Yas counterpart Salim Al Orfi, expressed their satisfaction with the 2-2 draw their teams achieved on Sunday in the last match of the 24th week of the Etisalat Pro-League. Al Ain’s Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan scored... Full story
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Philippines rugby coach ready for UAE
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Dubai: Philippines rugby coach Jarred Hodges is confident of victory over the UAE in this Saturday’s Asian Five Nations (A5N) relegation decider. Both teams have lost three games apiece in the four-match round-robin and now depend on victory in the last match against each other in... Full story



