Sports News from Monday, December 22nd, 2025
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All-star line-up expands at Hero Dubai Desert Classic
With one month to go until the 2026 Hero Dubai Desert Classic, five more stars have been added to the line-up for the highly anticipated tournament at Emirates Golf Club from January 22-25.
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Morocco beat Comoros in Cup of Nations opener
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco overcame a nervy start to beat the Comoros 2-0 in the tournament’s opening game on Sunday after Brahim Diaz and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals.
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Yamal strikes as Barcelona punish 10-man Villarreal
Barcelona has secured a composed 2-0 LaLiga victory at Villarreal on Sunday thanks to goals from Raphinha and Lamine Yamal in a match that tilted firmly in the visitors' favour when the hosts were reduced to 10 men just before the break.
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American Tien defeats Belgian Blockx to win Next Gen ATP Finals title
American Learner Tien has overpowered Belgian opponent Alexander Blockx 4-3(4) 4-2 4-1 to win the Next Gen ATP Finals on Sunday, the year-ending exhibition tournament between the eight highest-ranked players on the tour aged 20 and under.
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Dubai Capitals clinch important six-wicket victory over Gulf Giants
The Dubai Capitals sealed an important six-wicket win over the Gulf Giants courtesy of an impressive all-round display at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Sunday
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MI Emirates down table-toppers Desert Vipers by four wickets
MI Emirates has registered a composed four-wicket victory over the table toppers Desert Vipers to seal their third straight win in the DP World ILT20 Season 4 at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
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UAE welcomes UN assessment mission to El FasherReem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, has welcomed the United Nations’ assessment mission to El Fasher as an important step toward restoring humanitarian access for civilians who have endured months of siege and deprivation.
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30-tonne UAE aid shipment reaches Gaza to combat malnutritionA humanitarian aid convoy provided by the UAE's Saqr bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Foundation for Charity and Humanitarian Work has entered the Gaza Strip under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, carrying vital therapeutic and preventive supplies for children and women.
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Dubai Police crack down on e-bike violationsDubai Police have taken firm action against 90 individuals for riding electric bikes in a reckless and dangerous manner on sports tracks and dedicated scooter lanes at Kite Beach.
