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PRO LEAGUE 2012/13
League Table
Fixtures
Team P W D L GD P
Al Ain (c) 25 19 2 4 47 59
Al Ahli 25 15 6 4 30 51
Al Jazira 25 13 7 5 19 46
Baniyas 25 13 5 7 12 44
Al Shabab 25 13 3 9 10 42
Al Nasr 25 11 6 8 12 39
Al Wahda 25 12 2 11 3 38
Al Dhafra 25 8 9 8 -10 33
Al Wasl 25 8 8 9 -3 32
Ajman 25 8 5 12 -10 29
Dubai 25 5 9 11 -23 24
Al Shaab 25 6 4 15 -13 22
Dibba 25 6 2 17 -25 20
Kalba 25 3 2 20 -50 11
League Table
Fixtures

May 25 2013

Al Shabab v Al Shaab 7.45pm

Al Dhafra v Al Ahli 7.45pm

Al Jazira v Al Wahda 7.45pm

Ajman v Dibba Al Fujairah 7.45pm

Kalba v Dubai 7.45pm

Al Wasl v Baniyas 7.45pm

Al Ain v Al Nasr 7.45pm

Latest News

Pro League: Al Ain official dispels rumours of coach Cosmin Olaroiu's move

Cosmin Olaroiu addresses a news conference in Al Ain on Wednesday. Silvia Razgova / The National

Al Ain adamant Olaroiu will be in the dugout when 2013/14 season kicks off in September. Read Article Pro League: Al Ain official dispels rumours of coach Cosmin Olaroiu's move

Pro League: Luis Jimenez, the Al Ahli faithful, will extend stay

The Chilean Luis Jimenez, second from right, enjoys good rapport with his teammates, including the local players, at Al Ahli. Jake Badger for The National

The Chilean midfielder is at home with a stable career in Dubai, something he wants to see at all clubs in UAE. Read Article Pro League: Luis Jimenez, the Al Ahli faithful, will extend stay

Pro League relegation: Gritty Dibba Al Fujairah could script a great escape

Dibba have shown resurgence after battling many odds from the start of the season. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

Dibba have reeled a struggling Al Shaab to within two points, meaning should they defeat Ajman on Saturday and Al Shaab falter at Al Shabab then Dibba stay up. Read Article Pro League relegation: Gritty Dibba Al Fujairah could script a great escape

Pro League: Al Jazira play down Ibrahim Diaky's transfer intentions

Al Jazira's Ibrahim Diaky has not figued in the club's last 10 games now. Karim Sahib / AFP

Reports he is negotiating a move to Al Ahli but club official says they expect the Ivorian midfielder to honour his contract. Read Article Pro League: Al Jazira play down Ibrahim Diaky's transfer intentions

GCC final second leg: Baniyas put title over Pro League placing as priority

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Baniyas coach is not counting on away goal advantage having rested players in the league so team can focus on 'a big effort'. Read Article GCC final second leg: Baniyas put title over Pro League placing as priority

Asian Champions League: Al Shabab's priorities are all in order

Dubai United Arab Emirates- May,15, 2013: Al Shabab (UAE - green ) and (L) Esteghlal (Iran - blue) in action during the AFC Championships League match at the Al Shabab Stadium in Dubai. ( Al Ittihad )

Coach Marcos Paqueta says Shabab has to be realistic in playing Wednesay's match at Iran against Esteghlal followed by a President's Cup final against Al Ahli and the end of the Pro League regular season around the corner. Read Article Asian Champions League: Al Shabab's priorities are all in order

Chinese club in talks with Al Nasr's Sven-Goran Eriksson

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Guangzhou R&F keen to take Al Nasr technical director as mananger Read Article Chinese club in talks with Al Nasr's Sven-Goran Eriksson

Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2013 - Ricardo de Oliveira from Jazira celebrate the first goal of the match against Ajman during the Pro League Etisalat Cup final at Al Wasl's Zabeel Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper )

A Baniyas victory over Al Jazira would guarantee third place in the Pro League table but they still have have the GCC semi-finals to worry about, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Salem Al Orafi says Baniyas will not hold back despite busy week

Match reports

Al Jazira in the driving seat for third spot in Pro League

ABU DHABI - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - 20MAY2013 - Nick CArle (in white) of Baniyas and Luiz Fernando DA Silva of Al Jazira tussel for the ball during Etisalat pro-league match yesterday at Baniyas Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Ravindranath K / The National

Baniyas finish match with nine men as Jazira leapfrog them into third spot. Read Article Al Jazira in the driving seat for third spot in Pro League

Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 18, 2013 - Al Ahli (red) and Ajman (black) square off during a Pro League football match Al Wasl Stadium in Dubai. ( Al Ittihad )

Win the win, the Dubai club secures second place in the table and will make a return to the Asian Champions League next year, writes John McAuley. Read Article Al Ahli blank Ajman to punch Asian Champions League ticket

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 ***

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

Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

Sharjah,United Arab Emirates- May,18, 2013: Al Shaab (blue /red) and Al Wasl (yellow) in action during a Pro League football match at the Khaled Bin Mohamed Stadium in Sharjah. (Al Ittihad)

After a scoreless draw with Al Wasl, all the focus falls on Al Shaab's final match of the season as only a win will help them escape relegation, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Marius Sumudica feels the strain as pressure comes to a head at Al Shaab

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

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

Pro League: Al Wasl earn some end of campaign bragging rights

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Al Wasl cruised to a 3-1 win over Dubai. The three points take Wasl's tally to 31 and 14 of those points have come in the nine games Eid Baroot has been in charge. Read Article Pro League: Al Wasl earn some end of campaign bragging rights

Pro League: Already relegated Kalba put up a dispirited fight against Al Shabab

Kalba arrived at a near-empty Rashid bin Maktoum Stadium with hardly anything to quicken the pulse, and a glance at the Shabab team sheet only accentuated their lethargy. Read Article Pro League: Already relegated Kalba put up a dispirited fight against Al Shabab

Pro League: Al Jazira responding to Luis Milla as Al Shaab sink into danger zone

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 9, 2013. Ricardo De Oliveira ( no 99 of Al Jazira in white ) against Noel Kaseke ( no 36 of Al Shaab in red ) at their ongoing Etisalat Pro League football match. ( Jeffrey E Biteng / The National )

Jazira's victory over Al Shaab, combined with Dibba's shock win over Al Ahli, has Shaab coach Marius Sumudica fuming, writes Amith Passela. Read Article Pro League: Al Jazira responding to Luis Milla as Al Shaab sink into danger zone

Pro League round-up: Medeiros' strike helps Dibba shock Al Ahli

Dubai, UAE, September 23, 2012: After an intense battle from both sides the match ended with Dibba scoring no goals and Dubai doing the same. Both sides had hoped for more. Seen here is Dibba (in blue) forward Alexssander Medeiros. Lee Hoagland/The National

Alexssander Medeiros's goal is enough for Dibba to defeat Al Ahli; Boris Kabi hits a brace to lift Ajman over Al Nasr; Marcelo Oliveira's two goals power Al Wahda over Al Dhafra. Read Article Pro League round-up: Medeiros' strike helps Dibba shock Al Ahli

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

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

Features

Al Ain and UAE star Omar Abdulrahman has the hair, flair and his feet firmly on the ground

Emirati footballer Omar Abdulraham, who playes for Al Ain team as well as the UAE National team, sits for an interview in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates on Monday, April 15, 2013. Photo: Charles Crowell for The National

Omar Abdulrahman speaks to John McAuley about the London Olympics, Gulf Cup success and what the future may hold. Read Article Al Ain and UAE star Omar Abdulrahman has the hair, flair and his feet firmly on the ground

Pro League: Baniyas and Mohamed Zidan remain on opposite sides of the injury fence

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, April 25, 2013: Injured Baniyas player Mohamed Zidan gets into a golf cart on the way to an interview at his Al Raha Beach home in Abu Dhabi on April 25, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National

After Mohamed Zidan's move from Denmark via Germany to the UAE, the Egyptian's knee injury has turned his football dreams into a nightmare, writes Ali Khaled. Read Article Pro League: Baniyas and Mohamed Zidan remain on opposite sides of the injury fence

In Pictures: Al Ain's run to the 2012-13 Pro League title

Key moments and figures from the Pro League champions' successful season that culminated last night.(Photos)

Key moments and figures from the Pro League champions' successful season that culminated last night. See Pictures In Pictures: Al Ain's run to the 2012-13 Pro League title

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