Apr 22, 2013
The Gulf Cup-winning UAE coach believes his side's players, including the in-demand Al Ain midfielder, have shown they can compete in Europe after their recent performances. Read Article Mahdi Ali: Omar Abdulrahman can spearhead UAE players' push into top leagues
Jan 31, 2013
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank has rewarded each player in the UAE's Gulf Cup-winning football team with a first-class ticket to any destination in the world on Etihad Airways. Read Article UAE's Gulf Cup-winning team gets first-class tickets to fly anywhere
Jan 24, 2013
Nearly 400,000 people tuned in to watch the UAE beat Iraq in the Gulf Cup final last week, beat the previous record held by the final episode of Arab Idol last year. Read Article Record TV viewers tune in to watch UAE Gulf Cup final win
Jan 22, 2013
The Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, is the latest ruler to award the UAE national team for their achievements in winning the Gulf Cup - but he warned the players not to be complacent and work harder. Read Article Sharjah ruler hails UAE football team as Gulf Cup reward rises to Dh147m
Jan 21, 2013
In the past two days, Dh137 million has been donated to the national team in appreciation of their achievement. Read Article UAE Rulers make Gulf Cup heroes millionaires
Jan 20, 2013
The Abu Dhabi side's coach says fixtures should have been pushed back as officials postpone matches following the UAE's success in the Gulf Cup. Read Article Al Wahda coach Branko Ivankovic unhappy at Pro League fixtures reshuffle
Jan 20, 2013
Back in the UAE, players met the President after their 2-1 victory over Iraq in final of Gulf Cup in Bahrain. Sheikh Khalifa's grant of Dh50m was today followed by the same sum from Sheikh Mohammed, Ruler of Dubai. Read Article Dh137 million thank you for UAE's Gulf Cup football heroes
Jan 19, 2013
At the risk of being called a party-pooper, let us remember: this Gulf Cup final victory is a stopover. The destinations are Australia 2015 and Russia 2018. Read Article Gulf Cup: Mahdi Ali's true goal has yet to be met
Jan 19, 2013
With his hands on the Gulf Cup trophy and his eyes on the upcoming Asian Cup qualifier, Mahdi Ali asks the Pro League to 'protect' his players, says Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Gulf Cup: Mahdi Ali asks Pro League to proceed with caution