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Germany’s Christian Ahlmann produced a stunning ride with his 11-year-old stallion Dominator 2000 Z to clinch a thrilling Grand Prix at the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines Saturday.

Kevin Staut edged out French compatriot Simon Delestre to clinch Friday's feature class at the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines.

Olivier Philippaerts clinched the feature class on the opening day of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines. At the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab on Thursday, the Belgian rider galloped to victory in the saddle of the 15-year-old H&M Legend of Love.

In what will be a treat for equestrian connoisseurs, the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab will host two top quality events on consecutive weekends. Starting Thursday for three days, Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, will play host

It may not count as one of Bayern Munich’s best performances but the Bavarians couldn’t care less as they beat Tigres 1-0 in an insipid final to clinch the FIFA Club World Cup Thursday.

In his indomitable style, Tigres UANL coach Ricardo Ferretti declared yesterday: “Bayern Munich are a winning team, but it does not mean that they are invincible.

Bayern Munich were made to work hard by Al Ahly before the German giants eventually prevailed over their stubborn Egyptian opponents 2-0 to enter the final of the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday.

Tigres created history by becoming the first Concacaf team to reach the final of the FIFA Club World Cup after Andre-Pierre Gignac’s second-half penalty secured the Mexican side a 1-0 win over Palmeiras Sunday.