Friday evening was a night of fireworks both on and off the pitch at Abu Dhabi’s Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium. Al Jazira, who clinched the Arabian Gulf League title last month, crushed Al Dhafra 4-0 in their last home league match of a storied season. The final whistle was followed by a spectacular pyrotechnics display and the presentation of the AGL trophy, a fitting end to an altogether explosive evening.
That title victory secured Al Jazira a provisional place in the Fifa Club World Cup in Abu Dhabi this year, although they may yet be deprived of mixing it with the likes of Real Madrid or Juventus.
A Fifa rule dictates that Al Jazira’s participation in the competition is dependent on the winner of this year’s AFC Champions League “not being affiliated to the UAEFA”. With Al Ain and Al Ahli still in Champions League contention, Al Jazira’s dream may yet be thwarted. The beautiful game has a habit of turning up these kind of cruel twists and this one may not be untangled until late November – less than two weeks before the Club World Cup begins.
Drishyam 2
Directed by: Jeethu Joseph
Starring: Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba, Murali Gopy
Rating: 4 stars
Primera Liga fixtures (all times UAE: 4 GMT)
Friday
Real Sociedad v Villarreal (10.15pm)
Real Betis v Celta Vigo (midnight)
Saturday
Alaves v Barcelona (8.15pm)
Levante v Deportivo La Coruna (10.15pm)
Girona v Malaga (10.15pm)
Las Palmas v Atletico Madrid (12.15am)
Sunday
Espanyol v Leganes (8.15pm)
Eibar v Athletic Bilbao (8.15pm)
Getafe v Sevilla (10.15pm)
Real Madrid v Valencia (10.15pm)
Points to remember
- Debate the issue, don't attack the person
- Build the relationship and dialogue by seeking to find common ground
- Express passion for the issue but be aware of when you're losing control or when there's anger. If there is, pause and take some time out.
- Listen actively without interrupting
- Avoid assumptions, seek understanding, ask questions
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Each player begins with one of the great empires of history, from Julius Caesar's Rome to Ramses of Egypt, spread over Europe and the Middle East.
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