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      Khalid Al Hashemi, centre, and his Al Ain teammates shake hands with the Yokohama F Marinos players at full time in the AFC Champions League final first leg. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      ACL FINALYokohama 2 Al Ain 1: Japanese side win first leg in ACL final

      The two teams will play the second leg of the final at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium on May 25

      FootballMay 10, 2024
      Al Ain's Paraguayan midfielder Kaku has been instrumental in the club's run to the Asian Champions League final. Photo: Al Ain
      Kaku aims to repay fans' love with Asian Champions League title

      Paraguayan playmaker talks of his love for UAE club ahead of final's first leg against Yokohama F Marinos

      FootballMay 10, 2024
      Al Ain's Alejandro Romero, left, Matias Palacios and Soufiane Rahimi, right, celebrate progression to the ACL final. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Yokohama v Al Ain: UAE side backed to grasp 'historic opportunity'

      Team supervisor Obaid Hammad tips players to become legends of Emirati football by overcoming Japanese opponents

      FootballMay 09, 2024
      AFC President, Mohamed bin Hammam presents the AFC Champions League Trophy to the Captain of the Al Ain Team, Salem Jawhar Salmeen J. (2nd from left) after Al Ain of UAE defeated Bec Tero Sasana of Thailand during the second leg of the AFC Champions League Final held at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, 11 October 2003. AFP PHOTO/Stanley Chou/WSG (Photo by STANLEY CHOU / WSG / AFP)
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      A look at Al Ain's three previous visits to the ACL final

      UAE's most successful club take on Japan’s Yokohama F Marinos in the 2024 showpiece aiming to win their second title

      FootballMay 08, 2024
      Goalkeeper and captain Khalid Essa has been instrumental in Al Ain's march to the Asian Champions League final. AP
      Al Ain's maverick goalkeeper is key to ACL final chances

      A player capable of both the sublime and absurd, the UAE stopper is aiming to cement his place in Asian football history when Al Ain face Yokohama F Marinos

      FootballMay 07, 2024
      Hernan Crespo has seen his Al Ain team overcome Saudi Pro League sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal on way the ACL final. Photo: Al Ain Club
      Crespo can write name into Al Ain folklore by winning ACL

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      FootballMay 07, 2024
      Al Wahda players and coaching staff celebrate after beating Al Ain in the ADIB Cup final at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, May 4. Photo: Al Wahda FC
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      Garden City club, who will face Yokohama F Marinos in Asian Champions League final, were defeated 1-0 at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium

      FootballMay 04, 2024
      Emirati mixed martial artist Hadi Omar. 5-0 as a pro, has signed with the PFL and will make his debut for the promotion this summer. Al Warqa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Combat SportsMay 03, 2024
      Al Hilal fans arrive for the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final against UAE club Al Ain at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Photo Essay: Blue Power, Al Hilal's vibrant and vocal support

      Four-time Asian Champions, Saudi Arabia's leading club are known for their passionate fan base

      FootballApril 26, 2024
      Al Ain's Erik scores during the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play12:38:45
      Erik 'very grateful' to be part of Al Ain's quest for Asian success

      Defender played a decisive role in semi-final against Al Hilal and hopes to achieve continental glory against Yokohama F Marinos

      FootballApril 26, 2024
      Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al Qahtani will compete in the inaugural PFL Mena event next month in Riyadh. Photo: PFL
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      Combat SportsApril 25, 2024
      Al Ain's Kouame Autonne during the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
      Play12:38:45
      Al Ain aim to stick together 'like family' in pursuit of ACL glory

      Kouame Autonne and Kaku credit collective effort for win over Al Hilal in semi-final

      FootballApril 24, 2024
      Al Ain's Khalid Al Hashmi celebrates progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Teamwork makes the dream work for Al Ain

      UAE club's colossal collective endeavour against Saudi giants Nassr and Hilal in Asian Champions League has delivered them to a fourth final in their history

      FootballApril 24, 2024
      Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo celebrates progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Al Ain coach praises 'amazing' players for reaching ACL final

      UAE club beat Saudi giants 5-4 on aggregate and will meet either Japan’s Yokohama F Marinos or Ulsan HD of South Korea in two-legged final

      FootballApril 24, 2024
      Al Ain's Alejandro Romero (L), Matias Palacios and Soufiane Rahimi (R) celebrate progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
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      Al Hilal v Al Ain: Crespo's side through to ACL final

      UAE team advance 5-4 on aggregate despite 2-1 defeat to Saudi giants in Riyadh

      FootballApril 23, 2024
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