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          UAE Football Association

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          United Arab Emirates coach Paulo Bento issues instructions during the win over Bahrain. Reuters

          Paulo Bento off to perfect start with UAE but patience is required

          SportNovember 24, 2023
          Ali Mabkhout of the UAE scores a penalty during the 2026 World Cup qualifying match between the UAE and Nepal. Al Maktoum Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Paulo Bento proud of UAE's winning start to World Cup qualifying

          SportNovember 17, 2023
          UAE head coach Paulo Bento ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nepal. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Bento says UAE will 'respect' Nepal ahead of qualifier

          FootballNovember 15, 2023
          The UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani is looking forward to the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: UAE FA

          UAE's Al Ghassani says hard work starts now on road to 2026 World Cup

          FootballNovember 14, 2023
          UAE National football team.

          World Cup 2026 qualifiers: Lowdown on UAE's path to global finals

          FootballNovember 14, 2023
          UAE coach Paulo Bento has guided Portugal and South Korea to the World Cup finals. Photo: UAE FA

          UAE coach Paulo Bento out to restore belief in team

          SportNovember 10, 2023
          Ali Mabkhout will look to get the UAE off to a flying start in 2026 World Cup qualifying when the national team take on Nepal and Bahrain. Photo: PLC

          Paulo Bento names UAE squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers

          FootballNovember 03, 2023
          Banaat FC founder Budreya Faisal a long-time prominent figure on the men’s football scene in the country and the region. Ruel Pableo for The National

          Banaat FC: The UAE's 'game-changing' new women's football club

          SportSeptember 15, 2023
          New UAE football manager Paulo Bento oversees a training camp in Austria. Photo: UAE FA.

          New UAE manager Paulo Bento puts squad through paces

          FootballJuly 31, 2023
          The UAE must wait to discover who their opponents will be in 2026 World Cup qualifying. Photo: UAE FA

          UAE made to wait to discover 2026 World Cup group opponents

          FootballJuly 27, 2023
          Ismail Matar, seen here holding the President's Cup trophy and one of the Abu Dhabi club's most decorated players, flourished under the guidance of Sheikh Saeed. Pawan Singh / The National

          Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed, a man whose vision transformed Al Wahda

          UAEJuly 27, 2023
          Shabab Al Ahli and UAE international winger Yahya Al Ghassani returns to his old high school at Dubai Carmel School, Al Nahda, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Yahya Al Ghassani: Everything is achievable if you work hard

          SportJuly 11, 2023
          New UAE football team manager Paulo Bento at his official unveiling in Dubai on Sunday. UAE FA.

          New UAE manager Paulo Bento promises to have 'no regrets'

          FootballJuly 10, 2023
          New UAE coach Paulo Bento at his official press conference in Dubai on July 10, 2023. Photo: UAE FA.

          UAE appoint 'ambitious' Paulo Bento as national team manager

          FootballJuly 10, 2023
          Rodolfo Arruabarrena has parted ways with the UAE FA less than 24 hours after the draw for the 2023 Asian Cup draw. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Arruabarrena leaves UAE manager's post

          FootballMay 12, 2023
          Ali Mabkhout has scored 80 goals in 109 international appearances for the UAE national team. Getty

          Mabkhout recalled to UAE squad for friendly double-header this month

          FootballMarch 15, 2023
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