Sport

Ronaldo lifts Juventus to Champions League quarters

With his side down 2-0 after the first leg, Ronaldo stepped up for Juventus and scored a hat trick.

Ronaldo hat-trick lifts Juventus to Champions League quarters

Australia

Bahraini footballer receives Australian citizenship

Hakeem al-Araibi, who had refugee status in Australia, was arrested last year in Thailand at Bahrain's request.

'I'm an Aussie': Footballer Hakeem al-Araibi receives citizenship

World Cup

Qatar 2022 expansion: Oman and Kuwait considered as co-hosts

Oman and Kuwait are now being talked about as potential co-hosts the 2022 World Cup with Qatar.

Real Madrid

Ramos' losing bet against Ajax filmed for Amazon documentary

Real Madrid captain intentionally earned yellow card in first leg against Ajax, believing qualification was guaranteed.

Ramos' losing bet against Ajax filmed for Amazon documentary

Sport

Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by brilliant Ajax

After winning the last three titles in a row, Real Madrid humiliated by Dutch squad 4-1 at home.

Real Madrid knocked out of Champions League by brilliant Ajax

Sport

MBS does not plan to buy Manchester United: Saudi minister

Media minister denies reported interest but confirms kingdom's sovereign wealth fund held sponsorship talks with team.

MBS does not plan to buy Manchester United: Saudi minister

United Arab Emirates

Detained UK man in Qatar shirt row 'feared for life'

British citizen who wore Qatar jersey at Asian Cup says he was stabbed, left bleeding and deprived of food in prison.

British man detained in UAE details abuse over Qatar shirt

Europe

English FA Cup: Man City face Newport County in pre-quarters

Newport County are the lowest-ranked side to have made it to the fifth round.

Middle East

Female referees: A new era in football?

In the run-up to the FIFA Women's World Cup in France in June, female referees are making major strides.

Bahrain

Australian citizenship 'not far' for freed Bahraini footballer

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he hopes to see Hakeem al-Araibi at a ceremony soon to grant him citizenship.

Australian citizenship 'not far' for freed Bahraini footballer

Bahrain

Thailand frees Bahraini refugee footballer Hakeem al-Araibi

Refugee footballer departs Thailand for Australia after Bahrain drops extradition request.