UAE at World Cup 1990 - in pictures

In 1990, a group of amateur players from the UAE made history when they qualified for the country's first and only World Cup in Italy. Getty Images
In 1990, a group of amateur players from the UAE made history when they qualified for the country's first and only World Cup in Italy. Getty Images
The UAE team training at Imola in Italy before the Group D matches. AFP
The UAE team training at Imola in Italy before the Group D matches. AFP
The UAE took on West Germany in Milan. Photo: Al Ittihad
The UAE took on West Germany in Milan. Photo: Al Ittihad
Adnan Al Talyani challenges West Germany's Guido Buchwald – whose team went on to win the tournament. AFP
Adnan Al Talyani challenges West Germany's Guido Buchwald – whose team went on to win the tournament. AFP
Emirati Adnan Al Talyani during the Group D match between the UAE and Yugoslavia in Bologna. AFP
Emirati Adnan Al Talyani during the Group D match between the UAE and Yugoslavia in Bologna. AFP
The UAE's Khaleel Mubarak on the attack against Yugoslavia. Getty Images
The UAE's Khaleel Mubarak on the attack against Yugoslavia. Getty Images
UAE midfielder Khalid Mubarak, left, fights for the ball with Colombian defender Andres Escobar. Getty Images
UAE midfielder Khalid Mubarak, left, fights for the ball with Colombian defender Andres Escobar. Getty Images
Abdulrahman Mohammed challenges Colombia's Carlos Valderrama in their opening Group D game. Getty Images
Abdulrahman Mohammed challenges Colombia's Carlos Valderrama in their opening Group D game. Getty Images