May 28, 2013
Ahli striker hails rivals Al Shabab but insists his side were deserving winners while Shabab rue not hitting the ground running. Read Article President's Cup final ranks as one of my best, says Brazilian Grafite
May 28, 2013
It is not often you score three goals in a cup final and end up on the losing side, a tragic hero. Read Article Edgar Bruno an example of superiority no guarantee for victory
May 28, 2013
At the end of all 97 minutes, Al Ahli limped off winners of the showpiece cup tournament for an eighth time. Read Article Al Ahli lift President's Cup after classic battle with Al Shabab
May 27, 2013
The cup-expert is looking to make it five victories from six finals when his side bring the curtain down on the 2012/13 season against Al Shabab in the President's Cup final in Abu Dhabi. Read Article President's Cup: Al Ahli coach Quique Sanchez Flores after a high five
May 26, 2013
Marius Sumudica can finally rest easy. The Al Shaab coach admits to restless nights up to this make-or-break game against Al Shabab, but Shaab come away with a 2-1 win to remain in the Pro League. Read Article Pro League: Al Shaab live on to fight next season with victory
May 26, 2013
Al Shabab hosted Al Shaab and proved welcoming hosts, with Al Shaab and their fans leaving safely in the Pro League and Shabab looking forward to their President's Cup final to play Tuesday. Read Article Pro League: Ups and downs of a year encompassed in one night at Al Shabab
May 25, 2013
John McAuley, Amith Passela and Ahmed Rizvi think Al Ahli's Quique Sanchez Flores, Ajman's Abdulwahab Abdulqadir and Al Shabab's Marcos Paqueta are among the best managers. Read Article Pro League Awards: The National's best managers
May 25, 2013
Ahead of the first ever end-of-season awards, John McAuley, Amith Passela and Ahmed Rizvi choose their winners, including some ignored names they think deserved a place on the shortlist. Read Article Pro League Awards: The National's best international players
May 21, 2013
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
May 15, 2013
Esteghlal supporters outnumbered the home fans and egged on by the blue jerseys in the stands, the Tehran giants bounced back from a goal down to return home with a 4-2 win in the first leg of this last-16 clash, writes Ahmed Rizvi. Read Article Asian Champions League: Fans flock but Al Shabab no match for their visitors
