UAE faces Bahrain as global sports weekend highlights Azerbaijan GP and Laver Cup

A packed global sporting schedule begins on Friday, 25 September, as international competitions across cricket, athletics, Formula 1, and football enter decisive stages. Key events include the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, the Laver Cup in London, and critical Gulf Cup 27 fixtures in Jeddah. UAE faces Bahrain in Gulf Cup clash In regional football, the Gulf Cup 27 continues in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The UAE national team is scheduled to return to action on Sunday, 27 September, against Bahrain. Following a 4-0 opening victory over Yemen, a win for the UAE in this Group B meeting would solidify their position in the knockout stages. Bahrain enters the match following a defeat against Qatar. Meanwhile, tournament hosts Saudi Arabia will face Oman on Saturday, 25 September, following their 1-0 win over Kuwait. Formula 1 Baku race moves to Saturday The Azerbaijan Grand Prix at the Baku City Circuit features a revised schedule, with the main race taking place on Saturday, 26 September. Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli leads the drivers’ championship with 292 points, holding an 81-point lead over teammate George Russell. Russell topped both practice sessions on Thursday, 24 September, ahead of Friday's qualifying session. The 6.003km street circuit is noted for its technical sections through the old city and a 2.2km straight that facilitates overtaking. Athletics and Cricket at the Asian Games At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, the men’s cricket preliminary round concludes on…