Palm City FC making a mark in UAE football - in pictures

  • Palm City is a club born from an idea to set up a professional football club in 365 days. All images Antonie Robertson / The National
    Palm City is a club born from an idea to set up a professional football club in 365 days. All images Antonie Robertson / The National
  • Soheil Var created Palm City FC after taking up the challenge of getting a competitive side up and running within one year
    Soheil Var created Palm City FC after taking up the challenge of getting a competitive side up and running within one year
  • Palm City FC have now set a target of making it to the first division of UAE football - the second tier of the professional system
    Palm City FC have now set a target of making it to the first division of UAE football - the second tier of the professional system
  • Palm City FC coach Inaki Beni oversees training
    Palm City FC coach Inaki Beni oversees training
  • Palm City winger Luis Romero
    Palm City winger Luis Romero
  • Palm City coach Inaki Beni said the main focus is to lay the foundations for long-term success
    Palm City coach Inaki Beni said the main focus is to lay the foundations for long-term success

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