Wales face two-time champions South Africa in the first Rugby World Cup quarter-final at Twickenham today (7pm UAE time). The Springboks suffered a shock defeat to Japan in their opening match of the tournament, but bounced back to top their pool. Elsewhere in Cardiff, title holders New Zealand meet France in the other last-eight game tonight (11pm UAE time). Ireland, aiming for their first semi-final, take on Argentina tomorrow, while Scotland play Australia.
Maguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at Bournemouth
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire was shown a red card for conceding the penalty that led to Bournemouth grabbing a 2-2 Premier League draw at the Vitality Stadium on Friday, the home side twice coming from behind to secure a point.
Injured Salah out of Liverpool's Brighton trip, says Slot
Injured Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will miss Saturday's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League and Egypt's friendly with Spain on March 31, manager Arne Slot said on Friday.
Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami
Iga Swiatek has said she would try to simplify her game after the six-times Grand Slam champion was stunned 1-6 7-5 6-3 by world number 50 Magda Linette at the Miami Open on Thursday for her first opening defeat in 74 WTA tournaments.
Late goal sinks Roma as Bologna join Villa, Porto in Europa League quarters
Bologna advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday after Nicolo Cambiaghi struck late in extra time to secure a 4-3 second-leg win at AS Roma and a 5-4 aggregate victory.
FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA
FIFA said it would take no action against Israeli football clubs accused by the Palestine Football Association (PFA) of competing while allegedly based in Palestinian territory, and on Thursday separately sanctioned the Israel Football Association (IFA) over breaches of its anti‑discrimination and fair‑play rules.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings during phone calls with the Emir of Qatar, the King of Jordan and the President of Lebanon.
The UAE said on Saturday early morning it was responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Jordan's Ministry of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs has strongly condemned a "terrorist plot" targeting the United Arab Emirates by attempting to infiltrate its economy and destabilise its financial system.
