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Oman satisfied with point against Gulf Cup holders UAE
Captain Al Habsi says point 'ensures you still have something to play for going into the last match'
Bahrain could score in 2003 but Saudi Arabia extended their Gulf Cup title drought
Ahead of their meeting on Sunday in the second round of games in Group A of the Gulf Cup of Nations, Ali Khaled looks back at a classic encounter between hosts Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
UAE’s Gulf Cup fate rests on Omar Abdulrahman’s shoulders
Al Ain star will play a central role in his country's Gulf Cup title defence, writes Ali Khaled
Five jets will usher UAE fans to Saudi Arabia for Gulf Cup opener
Ten thousand flags, scarves and hats will be provided to fans who make the journey to Riyadh for the UAE’s opening match against Oman, writes Ali Khaled.
Why the UAE can defend their Gulf Cup title
The UAE begin their Gulf Cup title defence on Friday against Oman. Ali Khaled examines how it can be successful.
Gulf Cup title win of 2007 one of UAE’s great sporting moments
Mahdli Ali's side lifted the trophy in 2013, but the success six years earlier will remain special because it was at home, writes Ali Khaled.
2007 Gulf Cup revisited: UAE’s lost generation still has not been found
It did not help that the UAE’s performances deteriorated almost immediately after lifting the cup for the first time, writes Ali Khaled.
2007 Gulf Cup revisited: UAE’s Ismail Matar scored early and late for champions
Emirati forward rose to the occasion with the winner in the semi-finals and the lone goal in the final against Oman, writes Ali Khaled.
Young Habib Jafar was the joker in Iraq’s pack in 1988
The 19 year old helped country lift the Gulf Cup trophy.
Gulf Cup in 1988 proves to be a launch pad for UAE success
Some impressive displays in Saudi Arabia sowed the seeds of a golden generation for the nation’s football, writes Ali Khaled
Zuhair Bakheet banged in goals to top charts
UAE player shines at Saudi Arabia event in 1988.
UAE’s plan is to dominate region first at Gulf Cup, then Asia Cup in Australia
The president of the UAE Football Association yesterday reiterated the importance of the Gulf Cup of Nations, insisting that despite the complications that so often precede the competition, it remains a major target for all the nations involved.
Class still in session for UAE at Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup
The UAE will play Morocco for fifth-place on Saturday in the Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup, but coach Gustavo “Guga” Zloccowicz cannot hide his disappointment at not making it to the last four. “Our expectations were high. We can beat the other teams, we’re at the same level,” Guga said.
Alia Saeed inspiring women as she aims for missing Dubai Holding Women’s Run title
As the painfully shy UAE runner prepares for adding a missing title from her silverware, she remains a role model for others.
New UAE beach soccer coach Gustavo Zloccowicz hits the sand running
As the Intercontinental Cup kicks off at Dubai International Marine Club today, the man in charge of the host nation is in optimistic mood, writes Ali Khaled.
