Formula 4 motor racing is on track for its debut in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. According to Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture, Youth and Community Development, the UAE will be the first country in the MENA region to set up a Formula 4 series. 18 races will be staged between October 2016 to March 2017, at Dubai Autodrome and Abu Dhabi's Yas Marina circuit. Sheikh Nahyan noted that hosting the FIA F4 series reflects the global stature the UAE has achieved in motor sports.
India's Gambhir tightlipped about World Cup hopes of Kohli and Rohit
The 2027 World Cup dreams of India's batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma appear slim, with head coach Gautam Gambhir refusing to look that far even if he does not doubt their quality.
Saudi Arabia qualifies for 2026 World Cup
Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday to seal qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Italy guarantee World Cup playoff spot with 3-0 win over Israel
Italy beat Israel 3-0 at home on Tuesday thanks to a Mateo Retegui double and a late goal from Gianluca Mancini, securing at least a World Cup playoff berth amid tension between police and protestors at a pro-Palestinian march.
Qatar defeat UAE to secure World Cup spot
Qatar beat the UAE 2-1 in the fourth round of Asian qualifying on Tuesday to seal a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Ancelotti calls for mental resilience after Brazil's first loss to Japan
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has urged his players to develop greater mental resilience after they suffered a shock 3-2 defeat by Japan in Tokyo on Tuesday, their first-ever loss to the Asian side.
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