The UAE suffered a setback in the AFC World Cup third round qualifiers on Thursday, with a 1-0 loss to Iran.
Iran's Mehdi Taremi netted a late goal in Dubai’s Al Wasl Stadium, cementing their place at the top of the group with nine points.
Earlier, South Korea edged Syria 2-1 and Iraq played out a 0-0 draw with Lebanon.
The UAE will face Iraq again at Zabeel Stadium in Dubai.
Australian cricketer Pucovski retires amid concussion struggle
Former test batsman Will Pucovski has confirmed his retirement from cricket at the age of 27 as the Australian continues to battle concussion symptoms more than a year after being struck by a ball in a domestic match.
Newcastle up to fifth after thumping Leicester
Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy scored twice in the opening 11 minutes as his side beat a dismal Leicester City 3-0 away to move fifth in the Premier League on Monday.
UAE kicks off U17 Asian Cup campaign with win over Australia
The UAE has defeated Australia 2-0 in the second round of Group B of the AFC U-17 Asian Cup.
Manager Juric leaves Southampton following relegation
Southampton manager Ivan Juric has left the club a day after the club's relegation from the Premier League was confirmed in a 3-1 loss at Tottenham Hotspur, the Saints confirmed.
UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s Pogačar wins Tour de Flanders title
UAE Team Emirates-XRG‘s rider Tadej Pogačar rode alone to the finish in Oudenaarde to win his second Ronde van Vlaanderen title on Sunday, whose final and decisive attack on the Oude Kwaremont dispatched of his rivals with 18km to go.
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