United Arab Emirates News
AFC sorry for 'racist' gaffe
ESPN staff | October, 16 2012The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) have issued an apology to the United Arab Emirates after referring to them incorrectly as the "Sand Monkeys" in an article on their official website.
Article | ConversationUAE fear ref will favour home nation Team GB
ESPN staff | July, 28 2012Great Britain's Group A opponents the United Arab Emirates fear the referee will favour the Olympic hosts when the two teams meet at Wembley on Sunday.
Article | ConversationUAE midfielder Theyab Awana killed in crash
September, 26 2011A footballer who became an internet sensation after scoring a back-heeled penalty earlier this year has been killed in a car crash.
Article | ConversationUAE sack Katanec after dismal loss
ESPNsoccernet staff | September, 7 2011The UAE Football Association is searching for a new national team coach after sacking Slovenian Srecko Katanec following Al Abyad's dismal World Cup qualifying defeat to Lebanon.
Article | ConversationAwana faces ban over backheel
July, 19 2011The scorer of a backheeled penalty, who has become an internet sensation as a result, is facing possible disciplinary action from the United Arab Emirates Football Association.
Article | ConversationSocceroos held by UAE in Asian Cup warm up
January, 5 2011The expectations on the Socceroos aren't any lower for this Asian Cup, even if the buildup and the mood in Australia are more subdued.
Article | ConversationMetsu resigns as coach of United Arab Emirates
September, 22 2008Bruno Metsu has resigned as coach of the United Arab Emirates following the poor start in the final round of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Article | ConversationUAE president wins new term, despite quitting
January, 14 2008Soccer in the United Arab Emirates was in disarray on Monday after the president of the country's soccer federation won a new four-year term he does not want to serve.
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