Barcelona striker Lionel Messi will come up against his nemesis Petr Cech in the Champions League this evening, when they face Arsenal. The Argentine has never scored against the former Chelsea goalkeeper in six previous meetings. Chelsea go into the game in good form following a 5-1 demolition of Manchester City in the Emirates FA Cup. The other last-16 tie of the round see’s Juventus host Bayern Munich Both games kick-off at 11.45pm UAE time.
Isaac del Toro wins UAE Tour Stage 1
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Isaac Del Toro won the opening stage of the UAE Tour in Al Dhafra, leading the general classification after a wind-shortened day.
England survive Italy scare to reach World Cup Super 8 stage
An unbeaten fifty by Will Jacks and Sam Curran's three-wicket haul steered England to a nervy 24-run win over Italy in the Twenty20 World Cup on Monday, as the twice champions progressed to the Super Eight stage.
UAE suffer narrow T20 World Cup defeat to Afghanistan
The UAE suffered a narrow five-wicket defeat to Afghanistan in Group D on Monday to leave their hopes of reaching the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup hanging by a thread.
Australia batter Smith replaces Hazlewood in T20 World Cup squad
Batter Steve Smith has been added to Australia’s squad for the T20 World Cup, filling the final place in the team for injured paceman Josh Hazlewood, the team said on Monday.
Bejlek, Eala win Dubai main-draw debuts
Abu Dhabi champion Sara Bejlek and crowd favourite Alexandra Eala both scored wins in their respective tournament debuts at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships on Sunday.
Paid parking zones in Dubai will operate on a two-shift system from Monday to Saturday during Ramadan.
Dubai Police are warning the public about a rise in online begging during the holy month of Ramadan.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has offered his heartfelt condolences to the family of royal photographer Ramesh Shukla, who passed away on Sunday.
