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UAE Under 23s coach Abdullah Misfir. (UAE FA)
Abdullah Misfir is back and UAE need just a draw against winless Vietnam to advance at AFC U23 Championships

Before Sunday’s match against Jordan, coach Misfir was taken to hospital suffering from high blood pressure, but was later discharged with a clean bill of health. He will be in the dug-out for the UAE on Wednesday, reports Ali Khaled.

January 19, 2016
The Dubai Barracudas, blue, take on the Abu Dhabi Wildcats on Sunday at Dubai Sports City. Photo Courtesy / Gracy Herrera / January 17, 2016
Dubai Barracudas stake claim to EAFL supremacy after thrashing Abu Dhabi Wildcats

Ali Khaled reports on a lopsided day in the Emirates American Football League, where Dubai Barracudas smashed Abu Dhabi 40-0 and Dubai Stallions beat Al Ain Desert Foxes 44-0.

SportJanuary 17, 2016
UAE Under 23 players celebrate the own goal against Australia in their opening 1-0 win on Thursday at the 2016 AFC U23 Championship in Doha. Francois Nel / Getty Images / January 16, 2016
UAE U23s focus efforts on Jordan in next obstacle on Olympic path

Ali Khaled previews UAE's Sunday night fixture against Jordan at the 2016 AFC U23 Championship in Doha where Olympic qualification is at stake.

January 17, 2016
UAE's Ahmed Al Hashmi shown during the team's AFC U23 Championship opener last week against Australia in Doha. Francois Nel / Getty Images / January 14, 2016
UAE grind out 0-0 draw with Jordan to remain in pole position in Doha

Ali Khaled reports on the UAE U23s doing enough to earn a point and remain on track to top their group at the AFC U23 Championship in Doha on Sunday night.

January 17, 2016
Mohamed Al Akberi of the UAE attempts an overhead kick during the AFC U23 Championship Group D match at Grand Hamad Stadium on January 14, 2016 in Doha, Qatar. Francois Nel/Getty Images
UAE beat Australia 1-0 for winning start at 2016 AFC U23 Championships in Qatar

A Giancarlo Gallifuoco own goal sees Abdullah Misfir's side begin their tournament in Doha with three points.

SportJanuary 14, 2016
Khalfan Mubarak, far right, celebrates with his UAE U23 teammates during a match against Yemen on March 31, 2015. The UAE open the AFC U23 Championships in Doha on Thursday. Courtesy UAE FA
‘Australia will be wary of us’ says Khalfan Mubarak as UAE set for AFC U23 Championships in Doha

UAE Under 23s coach Abdullah Misfir believes the AFC U23 Championships is wide open, as his side prepares for their first Group D match against Australia in Doha on Thursday night, writes Ali Khaled.

SportJanuary 13, 2016
A Cycle Safe Dubai group out on a ride at Al Qudra Cycling Track in Dubai on Friday. Courtesy Cycle Safe Dubai
#CycleToWorkUAE: How Cycle Safe Dubai grew from a campaign to an industry

Eight years ago, when three Dubai expats established a group to promote safe cycling, they could not have imagined it would kick-start a community of riders and a healthy – if still fledgling – industry for the sport. Ali Khaled has more.

HealthJanuary 11, 2016
Cyclists take part in the first stage of the Dubai Tour, from Dubai International Marina to Union House Flag, on February 4, 2015. The competition has captured the public's imagination and is expected to be even more popular this year. Karim Sahib / AFP
#CycleToWorkUAE: Upcoming Dubai Tour a product of cycling’s popularity in the UAE

Organisers are hoping that bringing high profile events, including the Abu Dhabi Tour, will have the positive ripple effect of spreading a sport already on the rise. Ali Khaled reports.

UAEJanuary 11, 2016
Kenwyne Jones, left, in action for English second-tier side Cardiff City, will have six months to prove his worth at Al Jazira. Ian Smith / Action Images
Al Jazira’s Kenwyne Jones can thrive with right attitude after Cardiff exit

For Trinidad and Tobago forward, playing for Al Jazira will offer chance for him to stamp mark on league, while Abu Dhabi side look for goalscoring options in absence of injured Mirko Vucinic, writes Ali Khaled.

SportJanuary 06, 2016
Abdullah Misfir’s UAE U23 side beaten in final friendly against South Korea in Dubai

The home team go down 2-0 in front of Football Association chief Yousef Al Serkal ahead of AFC U23 Championships in Qatar next week.

SportJanuary 05, 2016
Al Ahli coach Cosmin Olaroiu could see his side close the gap on Arabian Gulf League leaders Al Ain to a point with victory away to Al Wasl on Monday, January 4, 2016. AFP
Al Ahli look to kick on and close gap on Al Ain with victory at Al Wasl

A win against Dubai rivals Al Wasl on Monday will see Cosmin Olaroiu's side close the gap on leaders Al Ain to a point, setting up one of the closest title fights in recent years.

SportJanuary 03, 2016
UAE Under-23s coach Abdullah Misfir will lead the team at the Asian Championships in Doha. Courtesy: Al Ittihad
UAE U23s defeat China in warm-up match ahead of Asian Championships

The UAE continued their good form ahead of the AFC U23 Championships with a 2-0 win over China in a friendly match at Dubai Officer’s Club on New Year's day.

January 02, 2016
Italian star Andrea Pirlo is not done playing football at the highest level yet. Marwan Naamani / AFP
Passionate Andrea Pirlo open to playing in Euro 2016

New York City’s Andrea Pirlo has spoken of his desire to continue playing at the top level at Globe Soccer conference in Dubai, Ali Khaled reports.

SportDecember 29, 2015
The UAE’s Omar Abdulrahman runs the show against Japan during the AFC Asian Cup quarter-finals in Sydney in January. Craig Golding / AFP
Omar Abdulrahman’s chip into history: Asian Cup Panenka marked UAE rise in 2015

The moment when the UAE’s playmaker humbled mighty Japan. Ali Khaled recounts the year that was for Emirates football on the global stage.

SportDecember 28, 2015
British football player Frank Lampard gestures as he attends a the Dubai International Sports Conference on Monday. Ashraf Mohammad / Reuters / December 28, 2015
Frank Lampard in Dubai: ‘It’s not a conspiracy’ why Chelsea sacked Jose Mourinho

Ali Khaled reports from the Dubai International Sports Conference, where Frank Lampard gave his thoughts on the recent turmoil affecting Chelsea and costing Jose Mourinho his job.

FootballDecember 28, 2015
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