The UAE suffered a setback in the AFC World Cup third round qualifiers on Thursday, with a 1-0 loss to Iran.
Iran's Mehdi Taremi netted a late goal in Dubai’s Al Wasl Stadium, cementing their place at the top of the group with nine points.
Earlier, South Korea edged Syria 2-1 and Iraq played out a 0-0 draw with Lebanon.
The UAE will face Iraq again at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.
Zayed Charity Run Abu Dhabi draws over 10,000 participants
More than 10,000 runners of all abilities, including children of the nation’s martyrs, turned up at Wahat Al Karama and ERTH Abu Dhabi on Saturday for the 24th edition of the Zayed Charity Run Abu Dhabi.
India's focus now on winning ODI series, says captain Rahul
KL Rahul said India will put their humbling Test series defeat by South Africa behind them as he leads the team into a three-match one-day international series against the same opponents starting on Sunday in Ranchi.
UAE to host Ireland for two-match T20I series
The UAE will host Ireland for a two-match T20I series in January 2026, as the two teams prepare for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, running from February 7 to March 8.
Crews eye $2 million SailGP prize in Abu Dhabi final
Abu Dhabi promises tricky light winds and a compact course for the teams vying for a place in this weekend's SailGP grand final, with a prize of $2 million at stake.
Roma tame Midtjylland and Malen double earns Villa win over Young Boys
AS Roma ended Midtjylland's perfect record in the Europa League with a 2-1 home win on Thursday.
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