Sports News from Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
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Russell wins Montreal sprint as Antonelli fumes
George Russell won the Canadian Grand Prix sprint from pole position on Saturday with Formula One leader Kimi Antonelli third and crying foul as the gloves came off between the Mercedes teammates.
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Manchester United's Fernandes named Premier League player of the season
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named the Premier League player of the season on Saturday after guiding his club to third place in the standings while equalling the league's assists record with a game to spare.
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North Korea's Naegohyang beat Tokyo Verdy to win Asian women's title
North Korea's Naegohyang has won the Asian Women's Champions League with a 1-0 victory over Tokyo Verdy Beleza of Japan in the final on Saturday, with forward Kim Kyong-Yong netting the only goal of the match.
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Thauvin inspires Lens to maiden French Cup title with win over Nice
RC Lens claimed their first French Cup with a 3-1 victory over Nice after Florian Thauvin scored one goal and set up another to help land the trophy at the Stade de France on Friday.
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Mexico ease past Ghana in World Cup warm-up in Puebla
Mexico has beaten Ghana 2-0 in Puebla on Friday in a World Cup warm-up that offered a glimpse of the excitement building less than three weeks before the country opens the tournament.
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Russell beats Antonelli to sprint pole in Montreal one-two for Mercedes
George Russell has grabbed a much-needed pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race on Friday with Mercedes teammate and Formula One championship leader Kimi Antonelli alongside on the front row.
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H.H. Sheikh Khaled approves AED1.54 billion in housing benefitsHis Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a housing benefits package worth AED1.54 billion for 1,074 citizens in the capital, ahead of Eid Al Adha.
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UAE, Saudi Arabia and allies condemn Israeli minister over flotilla detaineesThe foreign ministers of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, Indonesia and Pakistan have jointly condemned Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir over the treatment of detainees linked to a Gaza-bound flotilla.
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UAE President joins call with Trump, regional leaders to discuss Iran peace dealUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has taken part in a joint call with leaders of the US, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Pakistan to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions.
