Sports from Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
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Bayern, Liverpool and Atletico join Barca in Champions League quarters
The second-leg matches of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 concluded on Wednesday with four high-scoring fixtures, as Bayern Munich, Liverpool, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona secured qualification for the quarter-finals.
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Barcelona hit seven past Newcastle to roar into Champions League quarters
Barcelona stormed into the Champions League quarter-finals with a thumping 7-2 victory over Newcastle United at Camp Nou on Wednesday, sealing an emphatic 8-3 aggregate triumph in a compelling round-of-16 tie.
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Sabalenka unsure of Dubai tournament return after criticism over withdrawal
World number one Aryna Sabalenka said she is unsure about her return to the Dubai Championships after its tournament director criticised her withdrawal this year, labelling the demand for tougher penalties on late pullouts a "ridiculous" idea.
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Argentina launches bid for 2035 Rugby World Cup
Argentina is launching a bid to host the Rugby World Cup in South America for the first time in 2035, the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) said on Tuesday.
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UAE joins 21 nations in condemning Iranian attacks, closure of Strait of HormuzThe UAE has joined 21 nations in condemning the recent Iranian attacks on unarmed commercial vessels in the Gulf and civilian infrastructure and the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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DoE Chairman reviews efficiency of Abu Dhabi's energy, water ecosystemAbu Dhabi's energy and water ecosystem showcases readiness and efficiency, highlighted Dr Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Energy, after reviewing the operations of vital sites in the UAE capital.
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UAE intercepts 3 ballistic missiles, 8 drones on SaturdayUAE air defences have intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and 8 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
