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      UAE's Ali Mabkhout trains in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Asia Cup in Qatar. The Al Jazira striker has yet to feature at the tournament. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Mabkhout lack of game time due to 'technical and tactical' reasons

      UAE's record scorer has yet to feature at the 2023 Asian Cup despite injury to Sultan Adil

      FootballJanuary 25, 2024
      The UAE's Yahya Al Ghassani celebrates after scoring in the 2-1 defeat against Iran in the Asian Cup Group C match at Education City Stadium in Al Rayyan on January 23, 2024. AFP
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      UAE scrape into Asian Cup knockouts

      Paulo Bento's side through on goal difference after 2-1 loss in Qatar

      FootballJanuary 23, 2024
      Cristiano Ronaldo holds a career award at the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony in Dubai, Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. AP
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      Portugal star says he's happy and settled at Al Nassr and has no plans to retire just yet

      FootballJanuary 20, 2024
      Erling Haaland receives the best player award at the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on January 19, 2024. AP
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      Pep Guardiola named top coach while Cristiano Ronaldo picks up trio of honours

      FootballJanuary 19, 2024
      AL WAKRAH, QATAR - JANUARY 18: Sultan Adil of United Arab Emirates celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group C match between Palestine and United Arab Emirates at Al Janoub Stadium on January 18, 2024 in Al Wakrah, Qatar. (Photo by Lintao Zhang / Getty Images)
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      UAE escape with point against Palestine in Asian Cup

      Paulo Bento’s side forced to play more than half of 1-1 draw with 10 men following sending off

      FootballJanuary 18, 2024
      UAE's forward Yahya Al Ghassani scores from the penalty spot against Hong Kong in their Asian Cup match at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha. AFP
      Al Ghassani hopes goal-scoring form continues for UAE

      Winger starred in national's team win in tournament opener against Hong Kong

      FootballJanuary 16, 2024
      Roberto Mancini is hoping to guide Saudi Arabia to a fourth Asian Cup crown. PA
      Mancini criticises Saudi Arabia trio for 'letting down country'

      Italian coach takes aim at Salman Al Faraj, Nawaf Al Aqidi and Sultan Al Ghannam ahead of opening game against Oman

      FootballJanuary 15, 2024
      Fabio De Lima, right, celebrates with UAE teammates during their win over Hong Kong in the Asian Cup in Qatar on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Photo: UAEFA
      EXCLUSIVEDe Lima wants to do 'something special' for UAE at Asian Cup

      Brazilian-born forward, now a leading player in Emirati football, confident of national team's chances after opening win over Hong Kong

      FootballJanuary 15, 2024
      Iraq head coach Jesus Casas will see his side first face Indonesia in Asian Cup Group D. Getty
      EXCLUSIVEJesus Casas hopes Iraq can emulate 2007 Asian Cup 'heroes'

      Spaniard guided country to Arabian Gulf Cup title but says he is constantly reminded of team's title win 17 years ago

      FootballJanuary 15, 2024
      UAE manager head coach Paulo Bento during training in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Asian Cup in Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE manager Bento has faith in young guns at Asian Cup

      National team take on Hong Kong in Group C in Qatar on Sunday

      FootballJanuary 13, 2024
      Qatar's Akram Afif celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the Asian Cup against Lebanon at the Lusail Stadium on Friday, January 12, 2024. AP
      Asian Cup chance for Qatar to make progress on pitch

      It will be difficult to match the fervour of 2022 but continental tournament can be a catalyst for long-term growth of sport in the country

      FootballJanuary 13, 2024
      UAE's Ali Mabkhout beats Nepal's defence during their 2026 World Cup qualifying match at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      UAE's Asian Cup hopes rest on Mabkhout and promising support cast

      National team begin continental campaign against Hong Kong on Sunday

      FootballJanuary 12, 2024
      Soccer Football - World Cup - Asian Qualifiers - Group A - United Arab Emirates v South Korea - Al-Maktoum Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - March 29, 2022 United Arab Emirates' Harib Abdalla Suhail celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS / Stringer
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      South Korean and PSG attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in and Pham Tuan Hai of Vietnam also players to keep an eye on in Qatar

      FootballJanuary 11, 2024
      Expectations are high for Roberto Mancini's Saudi Arabia to go far at the 2023 Asian Cup following a memorable showing at the 2022 World Cup. AFP
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      All you need to know about Roberto Mancini's side ahead of the 2023 tournament in Qatar

      FootballJanuary 09, 2024
      UAE train in Abu Dhabi ahead of the Asia Cup in Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Asian Cup: UAE profile including fixtures, squad and key players

      All you need to know about Paulo Bento's side ahead of the 2023 tournament in Qatar

      FootballJanuary 08, 2024
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