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F1’s Middle East Race Could Return, Dubai Basketball Keep Kabengele And Ronaldo’s World Cup Goodbye
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July 07, 2026
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From Formula One’s Middle East calendar to Dubai Basketball’s historic rebuild and Ronaldo’s World Cup farewell, there’s plenty happening across regional sport. F1 could bring back one of its cancelled Middle East races later this season, Dubai Basketball have extended Canadian center Mfiondu Kabengele until 2028, and Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended with Portugal’s 1-0 defeat to Spain.
F1 Could Bring Back A Cancelled Middle East Race
What Is It About
Formula One is considering bringing back one of its cancelled Middle East races later this season. The Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix were both cancelled earlier this year due to the war in the Middle East, but F1 president Stefano Domenicali said one race could return if “the conditions are right.”
Why It Matters
The Bahrain Grand Prix could reportedly be held at the beginning of October, between the Azerbaijan and Singapore races. That would restore part of F1’s Middle East calendar after disruption earlier in the season, while keeping the championship schedule moving through a packed final stretch.
What’s Next
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was not cancelled and will remain the season finale. Organisers Ethara told The National that the Yas Marina race will “100 per cent” stay on December 3 to 6, with no change to its date.
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Dubai Basketball Extend Mfiondu Kabengele Until 2028
What Is It About
Dubai Basketball have extended Canadian center Mfiondu Kabengele’s contract until 2028 after a historic season for the UAE-based club. Kabengele was one of the team’s standout players as Dubai Basketball won their first ABA League title, defeating Serbian side Partizan in the finals.
Why It Matters
Kabengele was named ABA League Finals MVP, selected in the Ideal Starting Five, and played a major role in Dubai Basketball becoming the first Asian team to win a major European regional basketball league. He also impressed in their first EuroLeague season, averaging 14.2 points and 6.1 rebounds per game.
What’s Next
With Kabengele now signed until 2028, Dubai Basketball are keeping one of their most important players as they continue building at the top level of European basketball. The move gives the UAE-based club stability around a proven performer after their breakthrough season.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup Career Ends After Spain Defeat
What Is It About
Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup ended in heartbreak as Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the Round of 16 in Dallas. The 41-year-old confirmed this was his last World Cup, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring the late winner that knocked Portugal out.
Why It Matters
Ronaldo leaves the World Cup without ever winning the tournament or reaching a final. He played in six World Cups, scored 11 goals across 27 matches and exits as one of the most iconic players in the competition’s modern history.
What’s Next
Ronaldo said he will take time with his family before making any further decisions about his international future. For now, he remains under contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr for one more season, though his long-term future has not been confirmed.
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