Gareth Bale hit an 11-minute hat-trick on Wednesday as Real Madrid strolled into the Club World Cup final by beating Kashima Antlers 3-1 in Abu Dhabi. Bale scored in the 44th, 53rd and 55th minutes at the Zayed Sports City Stadium to put Madrid within touching distance of a record fourth success in this competition, and their third triumph in a row.
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Pope Francis to deliver Mass in Abu Dhabi stadium
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In pictures: Al Ain defeat Al Wasl to win President’s Cup
Al Ain Football Club beat Al Wasl club, winning the coveted UAE President’s Cup trophy at the Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday evening after beating Al Wasl 2-1.