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Ronald Koeman appointed Barcelona coach after Quique Setien sacking

Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as the club's new coach on a two-year deal following the dismissal of Quique
FIFA: new dates for teams to reduce delays

FIFA created a new period for international team matches on Tuesday in the middle of the 2021-2022 European soccer
UAE continuing to impress world by hosting major sporting events: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-
Dubai Sports Council announce addition of FootVolley tournament to Beach Sports Week

Dubai Sports Council have announced the addition of the hugely popular beach sport, FootVolley, to their list of events

Cricket

Ireland-Bangladesh cricket series postponed due to coronavirus

Ireland's seven-match series against Bangladesh became on Saturday the latest casualty to be inflicted on the cricket
England paceman Archer hits out at racist abuse

England pace bowler Jofra Archer said racism should be "addressed properly" after he posted on his Instagram account
Pakistan Super League suspended as overseas player shows virus symptoms

Pakistan's Twenty20 cricket league was suspended Tuesday after a foreign player developed suspected coronavirus
How the coronavirus has hit global sport

-In Italy, the hardest-hit European country with 366 deaths from COVID-19, Serie A descended into controversy when
Fired-up India snare five before lunch

India roared back into the second Test against New Zealand on day two Sunday with five wickets including Kane
Buttler vows to prove worth on Test stage

England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler is adamant he can prove his worth in the Test arena after struggling to emulate his
'Not good enough': No excuses from Kohli for India's heavy defeat

Virat Kohli refused to make excuses for India's comprehensive loss to New Zealand in the first Test in Wellington on
Top talent: six to watch at the women's Twenty20 World Cup

Six players to watch when the women's Twenty20 World Cup begins on Friday: Meg Lanning (AUS) Known for her silky stroke

Other

UAE to organise first international virtual table tennis tournament

The UAE Table Tennis Association is preparing the launch of the first international virtual table tennis tournament for
Over 1300 players to compete in Arab Chess Championship

More than 1300 male and female players from 20 countries will compete in the Arab Individual Chess Championship 2020 (

Football

Ronald Koeman appointed Barcelona coach after Quique Setien sacking

Barcelona have appointed Ronald Koeman as the club's new coach on a two-year deal following the dismissal of Quique
FIFA: new dates for teams to reduce delays

FIFA created a new period for international team matches on Tuesday in the middle of the 2021-2022 European soccer
Mabkhout carries UAE’s renewed World Cup hopes: AFC

"Taking part in a World Cup is every player’s dream. All of us in the team dream of pulling on the Emirati jersey there
FIFA to hold a workshop for West Asian Football Associations to discuss organisational matters

FIFA will hold a workshop for West Asian Football Associations tomorrow to discuss regulations regarding procedures and
Dybala, Maldini test positive for coronavirus

Argentina striker Paulo Dybala said Saturday that he has become the third Juventus player to test positive for

Local Sports

UAE continuing to impress world by hosting major sporting events: Khabib Nurmagomedov

Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Champion, commended the 12th edition of UAE Warriors held on 31st July in the jiu-
Dubai Sports Council announce addition of FootVolley tournament to Beach Sports Week

Dubai Sports Council have announced the addition of the hugely popular beach sport, FootVolley, to their list of events
Dubai Sports Council bring in personal trainer Schillaci for final training session ahead of virtual Pocari Sweat 10K Run

With the PocariSweat 10K Run taking place this Friday, Dubai Sports Council have brought in renowned fitness trainer
Abu Dhabi Sports Council announces resumption of indoor sporting activities from July 1st

Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) announced the resumption of indoor sporting activities across the emirate of Abu Dhabi

English Premier League

Man City go top with win over West Ham

Superior goal difference took them above Chelsea and United
Late show helps Mourinho's United join Chelsea on top

Arsenal and Leicester picked up their first wins of the season
Guardiola returning to Barca in Champions League

Manchester City were drawn against Barcelona in one of toughest groups
Liverpool stunned by Burnley, Chelsea rally to win

Manchester City won 4-1 at Stoke City
Aguero hits City treble despite two penalty misses

Ajax Amsterdam were held 1-1 at home by Russians Rostov
Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Collins had threatened to spoil the Italian's debut
United and Liverpool off to a flier

Ibrahimovic linked well with Rooney
Hull stun Leicester, Guardiola's City edge Sunderland

Spurs earn draw at Everton, Southampton held by Watford