Jon Turner

Chelsea, boxing and tennis fan. Amateur (hour) golfer. Football Manager extraordinaire.

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

'It's a huge source of pride. I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.'

Sit-down with Houssem Aouar, on Saudi title glory, 'true competitor' Karim #Benzema, answering critics, & Jeddah 'moving to rhythm' of Al Ittihad.

Interview + vid: https://t.co/EVERdOobEb

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

Al Ahli & Al Ittihad fans bringing it for #SeaDerby. So, so good. #DerbyWeek

[Andy Lewis @AndyLewisAD]

Absolute pleasure to talk to Malik Zinad about his remarkable story ahead of his world title fight with Dmitry Bivol this Saturday @IBOBoxing @WBABoxing @TimBoxeo #BivolZinad #RiyadhSeason #QueensberryVsMatchroom https://t.co/yDp7lO5F8F

[The National Sport @NatSportUAE]

“I’m not that neutral in this but I love to be back here. It feels like being back home.”

World No 6 Ons Jabeur speaks to @jonwturner86 ahead of her debut at the #MubadalaAbuDhabiOpen

https://t.co/WFMnJblIJ0

[The National @TheNationalNews]

Introducing Abtal, a new podcast from @TheNationalNews featuring conversations with Arab athletes on their journeys to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Hosted by sports journalist @ReemAbulleil, Abtal - the Arabic word for champions and heroes - delves into the lives of some of the region's sports stars, focusing on the human behind the athlete, the pressures they endure and the mindset they adopt to perform and excel.

[Paul Radley @PaulRadley]

Don't know why but expected Mohammed Amir to be cynical and closed off. He's the complete opposite. Full of zest, loves being in an army of left-armers @TheDesertVipers, thrilled to have Shadab and Co here and the door's still ajar for Pakistan. Sort of... https://t.co/xaEp4lqIEk

[The National Sport @NatSportUAE]

Kevin de Bruyne tells The National injury was a blessing in disguise as he gears up to lead #ManCity title charge following winter camp in Abu Dhabi

@jonwturner86

https://t.co/iEJkEStGXs

[Paul Radley @PaulRadley]

We have a live blog on the go for the UAE v Nepal game today in Mulpani. Come join: https://t.co/0XYu8gZPVA

[Reem Abulleil @ReemAbulleil]

How squash became an Olympic sport - and why it's good news for Egypt's medal hopes.

I spoke to world No.2 @NouranGohar, who took part in the presentation during the bidding process, and US No.1 @itssobhytime to find out how squash got into LA 2028.

https://t.co/H8J9TH1os9

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

'Now my dream came into reality - & I'm ready... I’m destined to be where I need to be.'

Mohammed Yahya, #UAE history-maker set for #UFC debut in Abu Dhabi next month, on his journey to #UFC294 & flying flag for MMA in the region.

Story & video: https://t.co/yN8HdjBsfe

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

Caught up with Aleksandar Mitrovic post-match on *that* goal in Al Hilal’s “Clasico” win.

‘Yeah, just reacted well, tried to hit target…’ Goal of season contender already? Nah, just #AlHilal new hero playing it cool.

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

'My true fans understand who I am & what I represent. Making history in MMA, being world champion 1 more time? It’ll be a giant victory.'

Charles Oliveira interview, on Abu Dhabi rematch v Islam Makhachev at #UFC294, avenging defeat, & Conor McGregor #UFC
https://t.co/Ejx5t2oZm4

[Paul Radley @PaulRadley]

Think there's only two players involved in #AsiaCup2023 who also played the last time Pakistan hosted Asia Cup (who are they?)

But Abdullah Shafique is continuing a family tradition: his uncle Arshad Ali played for UAE back in the 2008 tournament

https://t.co/CAXEf6xsb9

[Ismaeel Naar @ismaeelrn]

Djokovic-Alcaraz rivalry catches fire after 'crazy' Cincinnati Open final

"Based on the evidence from Wimbledon and Cincinnati, tennis fans will be hoping just as much."

Latest by our resident Tennis watcher @jonwturner86:

https://t.co/b3Nj2fbqK6 via @TheNationalNews

[Paul Radley @PaulRadley]

Mahika Gaur's switch to England is undoubtedly a huge loss to UAE cricket, but they're happy for her

T20I, ODI, potentially Test cricket, too. Playing in the Hundred. Scholarship for school. No brainer, really, Good luck to her

#CricketTwitter

https://t.co/IUKW3PXV89

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

Internet issues, so belated posting of match report from opening night of new-era #SaudiProLeague. Al Ahli 3-1 Al Hazem.

Firmino hat-trick. Mahrez, Saint-Maximin... &, eh, Mendy... all playing their part in lively curtain-raiser in Jeddah: https://t.co/50REhvF6Hx #AHLIFC

[John McAuley @_JMcAuley]

After summer dominated by Benzema, Messi, Mbappe & countless other star names, the super-charged #SaudiProLeague kicked off last night.

Just as planned, Firmino, Mahrez & Saint-Maximin took centre stage. Al Ahli fans superb. The scene in Jeddah: https://t.co/50REhvF6Hx #AHLIFC

[Jon Turner @jonwturner86]

@AaronGray_CBS @NatSportUAE @Emirates_FC He heard you were there and decided the UAE was a better option. Can’t blame him 😉

[The National Sport @NatSportUAE]

INTERVIEW: Tunisia's Salah Mejri says NBA Abu Dhabi Games can inspire region's next superstar

@MrJGoodwin

https://t.co/kUxa9blBTL

[Jon Turner @jonwturner86]

*Luton obvs

[Jon Turner @jonwturner86]

Lutron’s rise is truly remarkable. @AndyMitten visited the club recently and wrote this fantastic feature: https://t.co/bQfwKuYrfF

[Joe Pompliano @JoePompliano]

Luton is one game away from Premier League promotion, potentially going from the 5th tier of English soccer to the 1st in just 9 seasons.

But their 120-year-old stadium only seats 10,356 fans & would be the smallest in PL history.

Fans have to walk through houses to get in 🤣