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Irish star Jack Byrne on surprise UAE loan: A new chapter in his football journey
Jack Byrne’s loan move to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has surprised many in Ireland, but…
“They need to become heroines”: UAE’s Asian Cup campaign kickstarts growth journey for Women’s Football
“My real journey began when I was told, ‘Football’s not for girls’,” said Areej Al Hammadi,…
How Gulf United FC is giving UAE youth the chance to play abroad
The path to elite football seems clear: a young player goes through an intense academy system…
How Banaat FC is changing the face of women’s football in the UAE
In the United Arab Emirates, August 28 is Emirati Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate the…
“The worst I’ve seen!” – UAE football a ‘disease’
Everyone in Asian football has a vision. Japan has their 100-year vision, often held up as…
Abdulrahman’s return breathes life into UAE World Cup hopes
On a typically balmy summer’s evening at Sydney’s cavernous Olympic Stadium for the quarter final of…
Hope springs eternal for UAE after underwhelming campaign
One win for the United Arab Emirates over the next week will likely guarantee their Road…
How do Sharjah replace Igor Coronado?
The biggest story in Middle Eastern football this week is Igor Coronado’s big money move from…
Van Marwijk’s genius rewards UAE FA’s brave U-Turn
“Those who cannot change their minds, cannot change anything,” goes the quote attributed to Irish playwright…
Arabian Gulf League charts post-COVID-19 path forward
Just over a week ago we witnessed the much anticipated kick-off of the 2020 K League…
Right or wrong? Naturalisations spark debate in UAE
For long, the UAE resisted. Then, in January 2020, the UAE Football Association declared that two…
Coaches under pressure as qualifying heats up
The slow burner that is World Cup qualification draws to a close for the calendar year…