It was a historic night for Welsh football, as they qualified for their first major tournament in over 50 years. They’ll be in Euro 2016 in France - that’s despite losing 2-0 in Bosnia-Herzegovina, as results elsewhere went their way. Elsewhere, Italy confirmed their place with a 3-1 won in Azerbaijan, while Holland’s chances of qualifying look slim despite beating Kazakhstan 2-1, and Turkey’s 2-0 win in the Czech Republic keeps them in pole position to take third place in Group A.
Dalic named UAE coach after leaving Croatia
Croatian manager Zlatko Dalic has been appointed coach of the UAE, the country's football association (UAEFA) said on Wednesday.
Messi doubts playing 'for much longer' after father's death
Lionel Messi said on Wednesday he is having doubts about continuing his career following the death of his father last week.
Italy's Curtis takes 50m backstroke world record
Italian teenager Sara Curtis smashed Australian Kaylee McKeown's 50m women's backstroke world record with a time of 26.63 seconds in the semi-finals of the European aquatics championships in Paris on Wednesday.
Rybakina fights back to beat Osaka at Canadian Open
Second seed Elena Rybakina has fought back from a set and a break down to prevail 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4 in her Canadian Open quarter-final against Naomi Osaka in Toronto on Tuesday.
Egypt's Trezeguet joins Saudi side Al-Riyadh on free transfer
Egypt winger Mahmoud Hassan, better known by his nickname "Trezeguet", has joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after terminating his contract with Egyptian side Al-Ahly last month, the club announced on Tuesday.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa during his fraternal visit to the UAE.
Marking International Youth Day, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages emphasising the central role young people play in "achieving a future in which opportunity can grow for all".
The UAE has proposed five priorities to strengthen education cooperation among BRICS countries.
