Despite latest World Cup agony, UAE have tools - and time - to build towards better future
Harib Abdallah departed in tears, barely consolable but betraying a player who had given his all when still it wasn’t enough.
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Qatar 2022: Who will Peru play against in the FIFA World Cup Playoffs?
The drama surrounding the Qatar 2022 qualifiers has not yet come to an end. The final chapters are yet to be written, those that will finally shape the list of the 32 national teams that will compete for the glory of world soccer.
Caio Canedo says there is 'a lot to be proud' of for UAE's young warriors
Caio Canedo says he is optimistic about what the future may hold for the UAE despite the disappointment of failing to qualify for this year’s World Cup.
Gareth Southgate urges Jack Grealish to find ‘high tactical level’ after fine England cameo in Germany draw
Gareth Southgate suggested Jack Grealish must improve his “tactical level” to force his way into the England starting XI after the 1-1 draw with Germany in the UEFA Nations League. Substitutes Grealish and Jarrod Bowen helped swing the momentum in the Three Lions’ favour as Harry Kane rescued a late point from the penalty spot with his 50th international goal.
With World Cup dream over, UAE coach looks to the future
United Arab Emirates manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena said he could not have asked more of his players after Tuesday's 2-1 playoff defeat by Australia ended their World Cup hopes.
Golden Eaglets depart for Cape Coast ahead WAFU B U17 tournament
Five–time world champions, Nigeria, will begin its journey for another title today when they depart the country for the Ghanaian city of Cape Coast, where they will participate in the seven-nation WAFU B U17 Championship that begins on Saturday. The two finalists from the tournament in Cape Coast will represent the WAFU B zone at the Africa U17 Cup of Nations billed for Algeria early next year. All four semifinalists in Algeria will qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup finals in Peru. Nigeria, with five world titles in the kitty, and three–time world champions and hosts, Ghana, will set the tournament rolling on Saturday with a potentially –explosive encounter at the Stade Cape Coast starting from 4.00 p.m. Ghana time (5.00 p.m. Nigeria time).
'The boys gave everything': Arruabarrena praises UAE players after World Cup play-off loss
UAE manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena praised his players for their commitment in attempting to reach the 2022 World Cup following their play-off defeat to Australia in Qatar on Tuesday night.
UAE v Australia player ratings: Abdallah 9, Canedo 7; Hrustic 8, Irvine 7
The UAE's hopes of reaching the 2022 World Cup were dashed on Tuesday night after a 2-1 defeat to Australia in Asia's final eliminator.