Bahrain are celebrating their maiden Gulf Cup of Nations title victory.
They beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the final in Doha, thanks to Mohamed Al Romaihi’s goal in the 69th minute.
Salman Al Faraj had the chance to give Saudi Arabia the lead in the 12th minute but the midfielder failed to convert from the penalty spot.
Having lost four finals in the past, Bahrain were lucky on their fifth attempt.
Draper vows to overcome injury woes after Barcelona exit
Jack Draper vowed to work his way out of his injury woes after being forced to retire with a right leg problem midway through his first-round match against Tomas Etcheverry at the Barcelona Open on Monday.
Long-time NFL coach Dave McGinnis dies at 74
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Mahrez takes Al-Ahli into Asian Champions League quarters as Al-Hilal exit
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Dates confirmed for DP World ILT20 Season 5
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IPL debutants shine as Sunrisers beat Royals
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The UAE has outlined salary support packages of up to AED 3,000 for some Emiratis working in the private sector following the extension of the Nafis programme until 2040.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held a series of phone calls with foreign ministers from several allied nations to discuss the latest regional developments.
The UAE and China have signed several MoUs to expand cooperation across key sectors as His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.
