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Topic: Al Ain

Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - - - May 18, 2013 --- Al Wahda defeated Al Ain 2 -0 in a match Saturday night, May 18, 2013, in Abu Dhabi. ( DELORES JOHNSON / The National ) ***NOTE: I WILL SEND PICS FIRST THAN FOLLOW WITH NAMES ***

May 19, 2013

Al Wahda blanks Al Ain at home, Al Shabab get past Dubai and Al Fujairah's win over Kalba makes relegation battle go into final week, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League round-up: Two matches, two wins for Al Wahda's Josef Hickersberger

As Pro League season nears conclusion managers search for inspiration

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates - May 06 2013 - Al Shabab Coach josef Hickersberger at a match between Al Shabab and Al Wahda. Al Shabab beat Al Wahda 2-0 at a Pro League Match at the Tahnoon bin Mohammed Stadium. (Razan Alzayani / The National)

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 As Pro League season nears conclusion managers search for inspiration

Omar Abdulrahman in no hurry to leave Al Ain for Europe regardless of club's results

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May 13, 2013

The UAE national team star says that with three years remaining on his Al Ain contract he is in no hurry to find employment in Europe. John McAuley reports. Read Article Omar Abdulrahman in no hurry to leave Al Ain for Europe regardless of club's results

Under 17 World Cup mascot Shaqran makes a flying visit at Burj Al Arab

Al Ain playmaker Omar Abdulrahman with the Under 17 football World Cup mascot Shaqran at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai. Pawan Singh / The National

May 13, 2013

The three-week tournament will run from October 17 to November 8 and feature 52 matches across six venues in five emirates. Read Article Under 17 World Cup mascot Shaqran makes a flying visit at Burj Al Arab

 

Pro League: Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan sets new standard for scoring

Al Ain,United Arab Emirates- May,12, 2013: (R) Asamoah Gyan of Al Ain scores two goals against Baniyas in action during the Etisalat Pro-League at the Tahnon Bin Mohamed Stadium in Al Ain. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Sports

May 12, 2013

Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan found the net twice to break the league's single-season scoring record but his team blows a two-goal lead and Baniyas walk away with a 2-2 draw, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Al Ain's Asamoah Gyan sets new standard for scoring

 

New football digs for Al Ain will be completed in October

An illustration of Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates..( Illustration courtesy of Al Ain Club Investment Company ).

May 08, 2013

Billed as the most modern stadium in the country, Hazza bin Zayed Stadium will be the new home for two-time Pro League champion Al Ain and will host some Fifa Under 17 World Cup matches next year, writes John McAuley. Read Article New football digs for Al Ain will be completed in October

 

Al Ain's Cosmin Olaroiu criticises referees after President's Cup loss

Caption Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- May,05, 2013: Al Ain coach clash with Refrees during the Etisalat Pro-League match at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Al Ittihad )

May 06, 2013

Manager unhappy after semi-final exit but captain Helal Saeed plays down skirmishes with Al Ahli players. Amith Passela reports Read Article Al Ain's Cosmin Olaroiu criticises referees after President's Cup loss

 

Bitter rivalry between Al Ahli and Al Ain actually good for UAE football

Caption Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- May,05, 2013: Al Ain coach clash with Refrees during the Etisalat Pro-League match at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Al Ittihad )

May 05, 2013

Chants, insults and booing from President's Cup semi-final between Al Ahli and Al Ain should be music to ears of anyone with vested interest in UAE football. Read Article Bitter rivalry between Al Ahli and Al Ain actually good for UAE football

 

President's Cup: In the heat of the moment, Al Ahli prevail over Al Ain

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- May,05, 2013: (L) Basheer Saeed of Al Ahi celebrtaes after scoring the goal against Al Ain during the Etisalat Pro-League match at the Al Nahyan Stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Sports

May 05, 2013

Two first-half goals from Grafite and Basheer Saeed enough to propel Al Alhi past Al Ain in a volatile President's Cup semi-final, writes Amith Passela. Read Article President's Cup: In the heat of the moment, Al Ahli prevail over Al Ain

 

President's Cup: Grafite has eye on trophy but thoughts on Al Ain

ABU DHABI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 15 , 2013 : Grafite ( no 23 in red ) of Al Ahli in action during the Etisalat Pro - League football match between Bani Yas vs Al Ahli at Baniyas stadium in Abu Dhabi. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Sports

May 04, 2013

Seeking some silverware to mark his time at Al Ahli, the Brazilian reminds teammates their foes are a proven team, writes John McAuley. Read Article President's Cup: Grafite has eye on trophy but thoughts on Al Ain

 

President's Cup: Al Ain brace for semi-final grudge match with Al Ahli

Dubai, United Arab Emirates- April, 06, 2013: Al Ahli vs Al Ain was cancelled during the Etisalat Pro-League match at the Rashid Stadium in Dubai. ( Satish Kumar / The National ) For Sports

May 04, 2013

Al Ahli and Al Ain contest the President's Cup semi-final Saturday night against the backdrop of heightened tensions between the two. John McAuley reports. Read Article President's Cup: Al Ain brace for semi-final grudge match with Al Ahli

 

Al Ain eliminated from Asian Champions League after Esteghal loss

Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Apr 30, 2013 - Mirel Radoi (seconf Lto R) from Al Ain, during an argument against Esteghlal's players with the referee in between during the Asian Champions league match at Tahnon bin Mohamed Stadium. (Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper)

Apr 30, 2013

A 1-0 defeat ends hopes of reaching the knockout stages, though a victory would have been in vain anyway for the Pro League champions. Read Article Al Ain eliminated from Asian Champions League after Esteghal loss

 

Achille Emana and Mohamed Zidan back Omar Abdulrahman to thrive in Europe

Omar Abdulrahman has been urged to make the move to one of Europe's big league's now by Baniyas and Egypt international forward Mohamed Zidan. Mike Young / The National

Apr 30, 2013

Al Wasl and Baniyas forwards says the Al Ain playmaker has what it takes to be a success in Spain's Primera Liga, but he must not delay a move abroad, writes John McAuley. Read Article Achille Emana and Mohamed Zidan back Omar Abdulrahman to thrive in Europe

 

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