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Omar Al Raisi

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Technology gives new meaning to tale of the tape in Pro League

Apr 12, 2013

Clubs and coaches on the cutting edge of football believe numbers within the game, such as passes attempted and completed, are inextricably linked to how often a ball goes in the back of a net. Omar Al Raisi reportsRead article "Technology gives new meaning to tale of the tape in Pro League"

Pro League: Brazilian Ricardo Oliveira right at home in the UAE

Apr 3, 2013

As the Pro League's highest-paid player, Al Jazira striker Ricardo Oilveira asks fans to be patient and assures the future is bright, writes Omar Al Raisi.Read article "Pro League: Brazilian Ricardo Oliveira right at home in the UAE"

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Late gains for Baniyas in Gulf Clubs Championship final's first leg

May 17, 2013

Baniyas will have home field and a man advantage on Al Khor in the second leg of their Gulf Clubs Championship final after drawing 1-1 to the Qatar club, which saw their Brazilian striker Bruno Mineiro sent off.Read article

As Pro League season nears conclusion managers search for inspiration

May 17, 2013

With only an outside chance of passing Al Nasr and Al Shabab in the table, Josef Hickersberger is finding it hard to get his players motivated. Likewise for Cosmin Olaroiu at Al Ain, who have already clinched the Pro League title.Read article

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Manchester City have a new army of fans in the UAE

May 13 , 2012 | 01:34PM GST

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"I started supporting Man City in 2008 when I moved to Manchester for my studies, just before it was bought out by Abu Dhabi," Rashid Al Bastaki, an Emirati student in Manchester, said. "I supported Man City because I did not like everyone being a glory hunter and supporting Man utd" can someone tell me what part of stockport this man is from ??

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