Mario Zagallo: Giant of Brazilian and Gulf football dies aged 92
Mario Zagallo, the legendary Brazil World Cup-winning player and manager with strong ties to football in the Gulf, has died, aged 92.
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Neymar impatient to be back on pitch after Al Hilal clinch Saudi Pro League title
Al Hilal have won a fourth Saudi Pro League title in five years after thrashing Al Hazm 4-1 and will now return to their quest of securing a trophy treble in what has already been a historic season for the club.
Erik 'very grateful' to be part of Al Ain's quest for Asian Champions League success
Despite being bogged down somewhat by the protective boot on his right foot, a consequence of the injury that curtailed his Asian Champions League semi-final, Erik still lit up at the thought of what had just passed.
Al Ain aim to stick together 'like family' in pursuit of Asian Champions League glory
Al Ain defender Kouame Autonne put his side’s progress to the Asian Champions League final down to their “family” ethic, saying the UAE club will work tirelessly to come back even stronger to clinch the trophy.
'Amazing' Al Ain deserve place in ACL final after overcoming Al Hilal, says Hernan Crespo
Hernan Crespo praised the “personality” and “courage” of his Al Ain players after the UAE club defeated Saudi Arabian rivals Al Hilal to reach the Asian Champions League final.
Teamwork makes the dream work for Asian Champions League finalists Al Ain
Park Yong-woo collapsed to the turf, sodden with sweat, his legs unable to carry him any more. Not far from view, Yahia Nader was on his knees, heads in hands, barely able to take in the moment, take in the accomplishment.
Al Hilal v Al Ain: Hernan Crespo's side through to Asian Champions League final
Al Ain stood strong to Al Hilal and their luminaries, to a boiling and baying home support, to the early concession, the magnitude of the moment and the unrelenting pinch of the pressure, and strode into the Asian Champions League final.
Al Hilal v Al Ain: Hernan Crespo urges players to embrace the pressure in ACL semi-final
Faced with one of the most important matches in Al Ain’s history, manager Hernan Crespo said his players must embrace the pressure and leave Tuesday’s Asian Champions League semi-final against Al Hilal in Riyadh with “no regrets”.
Al Hilal v Al Ain: Jorge Jesus confident of ACL semi-final comeback
Jorge Jesus says Al Hilal have full belief in their ability to overcome a two-goal deficit against Al Ain on Tuesday night and qualify for the Asian Champions League final.