The UAE's Attorney General has ordered the arrest of a man who posted an offensive video on social media forcing a group of fans to support the UAE in the Asian Cup.
The video shows the man ordering a group of Asian fans he locked in a cage to pledge their support to the country's national football team against India in Thursday's group match.
The Attorney General's office issued the order after taking all legal steps.
"Given that such conduct is deemed illegal in the UAE and against the values of tolerance upheld by the Emirati society that makes no distinction between people under the principles of equal opportunities," a statement read in a report carried by, WAM, the UAE state news agency.
The UAE national team were 2-0 winners at the Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday with goals from Khalfan Mubarak and Ali Mabkout.
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UAE fans cheer on their team at Zayed Sports City stadium during the match against India at the 2019 Asian Cup. All photos by Antonie Robertson / The National -
UAE striker Ali Mabkhout, right, in action againt India. -
Ismail Al Hammadi jumps for a header against India. -
UAE midfielder Majed Hassan attempts to tackle India forward Udanta Singh. -
UAE players celebrate Khalfan Mubarak's opening goal. -
India and UAE players jump for a header. -
UAE defender Ismail Ahmed wins a tackle. -
UAE defender Khaleefa Mubarak tussles for the ball. -
India striker Sunil Chhetri in action. -
UAE midfielder Khamis Esmail heads the ball. -
UAE and India players compete for the ball. -
UAE managher Alberto Zaccheroni gives instructions to Ali Salmin. -
UAE fans wave their flags before the game. -
UAE fans wait for kick-off inside Zayed Sports City stadium. -
UAE fans cheer on their team ahead of kick-off. -
India fans cheer on their team during the match.
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