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Khaleej Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE: Al Ain FC to pursue legal measures after Uaefa statement
Al Ain FC has expressed its denunciation of a statement that was issued against it on Sunday, the football club said on its Instagram page. The club has also affirmed that the matter has been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary legal measures to safeguard the rights of the club and its members. The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) issued a strongly worded statement on Sunday, rejecting any questioning of the integrity and competence of Emirati referees. It also expressed its strong disapproval of Al Ain Club's official platforms, criticising refereeing decisions, and urged the club to adhere to sportsmanship and respect for others' work. UAEFA said that it will initiate legal action against Al Ain Club and anyone else who inappropriately questions the work or performance of its members.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
UAEFA warns clubs after Al Ain's refereeing criticism following pro league opener
Al Ain's 2-1 win included three disallowed goals, the Pro League's 9,000th goal, and sparked UAEFA's warning on referee criticism/Image: X The UAE Football Association has issued a firm directive to clubs after Al Ain FC publicly questioned refereeing decisions in their season-opening win. The Association underscored that legal steps will be taken against any party undermining match officials, marking a decisive move to safeguard the integrity of Emirati referees. UAEFA takes a stand on referee criticism The UAE Football Association (UAEFA) released a sharply worded statement warning clubs against challenging the competence or impartiality of match officials. The move follows comments made by Al Ain Football Club after their 2-1 win over Al Bataeh in the opening round of the 2024-25 ADNOC Pro League. According to the Association, any inappropriate public criticism of referees will lead to legal consequences. It emphasized that the authority for developing and overseeing the refereeing system lies solely with UAEFA and is managed through specialized committees and qualified professionals operating within structured frameworks. The statement also referenced a pattern of administrative missteps by Al Ain over the past two seasons. UAEFA said these were previously addressed with professionalism but added that it expects the club to focus on improving its internal processes and refrain from involving itself in areas outside its purview. Al Ain's post match remarks spark controversy The controversy began after Al Ain's head coach, Vladimir Ivić, expressed frustration with the match officiating during his post-match press conference. The Serbian coach stated that his team had scored five times, with three goals disallowed. 'For the first time in my career, I saw my team score five goals but the final result was 2-1. We definitely deserved more,' he said. The club also issued an official comment on its platforms, referring to 'numerous controversial refereeing incidents' in the game. While affirming support for the domestic refereeing system, the club stated it 'firmly rejects the continued occurrence of mistakes that could negatively affect the team's results in domestic competitions.' In response, UAEFA criticized the tone and content of Al Ain's statements, highlighting the need for all clubs to uphold sportsmanship and show respect for the work of others in the football ecosystem. Legal consequences and available alternatives The Association confirmed that legal action will be initiated against Al Ain FC and any other individual or entity that publicly undermines match officials. It reiterated that complaints about officiating must be handled through formal channels, not public statements. As an alternative for clubs dissatisfied with domestic referees, UAEFA noted that there is an established mechanism for requesting foreign match officials. This provision, however, must be used through the proper channels and approvals. Match highlights and milestones from Al Ain vs Al Bataeh On the field, the match itself was notable beyond the controversy. Togolese striker Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba scored during first-half stoppage time, registering the 9,000th goal in ADNOC Pro League history — a significant milestone for the competition. Al Bataeh responded in the 69th minute with an equalizer from Uzbekistan international Azizjon Ganiev. However, Al Ain sealed their opening victory in the 82nd minute with a decisive header from Abdoul Karim Traoré. The match also marked the debut of Al Ain's newly installed integrated cooling system at Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium. Over 300 air-conditioning units were operational to enhance fan comfort amid the UAE's intense summer temperatures. Despite the off-field tensions, fans turned out in large numbers, with long queues at food outlets reflecting the growing attendance and engagement at league games.
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE Football Association to take legal action against Al Ain club over referee complaints
UAE Football Association said on Sunday that it strongly rejects any questioning of the integrity and competence of Emirati referees. The association expressed its strong disapproval of Al Ain Club's official platforms criticising refereeing decisions and urged the club to adhere to sportsmanship and respect for others' work. It added in a statement that it will initiate legal action against Al Ain Club and anyone else who inappropriately questions the work or performance of its members.
Al Etihad
11-08-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Hamdan bin Mubarak sends wishes for new football season
12 Aug 2025 00:26 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)With the new football season kicking off this Saturday with the Pro League's first round, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), has expressed hope that more and more talented players raise their levels and show up with passion and fans are anticipating a strong start with local club teams using the break to prepare through training camps and friendly Hamdan bin Mubarak pointed out in a welcome statement that the passion for football among fans and the community provides a strong boost to the local competitions and encourages dedication and creativity, and that fans will be an active partner in the season's competitions.'We look forward to a distinguished and exciting football season, and we hope that the competitions will present us with new stars and talented players who will strengthen our national teams and contribute to achieving further achievements for Emirati football.'He also noted that the start of the season this month helps international players representing the national team improve their physical fitness and start advance preparation for October's Asian qualifying play-off matches for the 2026 World UAEFA president praised the efforts of the UAE Pro League and its preparations for the season, stressing that the Football Association supports the League's plans.'We hope that the new football season will be a source of strength for our national teams and clubs in their international participation, and we are confident that all parties will work as one team to serve Emirati football,' he president's statement noted that the referees have completed their preparations through an external camp, and are expected to perform with distinction while accumulating experience from officiating in local and international matches. GCC League Draw The Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation has announced the draw for the second edition of the rebranded Gulf Club Champions League, featuring eight top teams from across the Ain will top Group A, alongside Zakho SC from Iraq, Sitra Club from Bahrain, and Qadsia SC from Kuwait. Group B will see Al Rayyan from Qatar compete with Al Shabab FC from Saudi Arabia, Al Nahda from Oman, and Tadamon Hadramout from competition will kick off in October, with the top two clubs from each group advancing to the semi-finals. The winners will then battle for the title in the final. Defending champions Duhol of Iraq failed to qualify and will not feature in the tournament, earlier known as the GCC Champions League and which was revived last year after an eight-year hiatus in a new avatar. Source: Aletihad - Abu Dhabi
Sharjah 24
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Sharjah 24
UAE Football Association holds 2nd ordinary general assembly
His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan chaired the meeting, which took place virtually on Wednesday. Key officials such as Abdullah Nasser Al Junaibi and Obaid Salem Al Shamsi, board members, the Secretary-General, FIFA and AFC representatives, and all member clubs participated. Three members were appointed to evaluate the meeting minutes: Jamal Said Al Nuaimi of Al Jazira, Nasser Ibrahim Al Dhafri of Ajman, and Mohammed Khalifa Al Nuaimi of Dibba Al Hisn. The minutes from the first general assembly in 2024 were then formally accepted. Evaluated the UAEFA's actions throughout the 2024-2025 season The general assembly evaluated the UAEFA's actions throughout the 2024-2025 season, highlighting notable accomplishments such as the U-17 national team's qualification for the forthcoming World Cup in Doha and Sharjah Club's victory in the AFC Champions League 2. The full financial statements and auditors' reports were presented and approved. Amendments to the UAEFA's laws and implementation regulations were passed to increase organisational governance and procedural effectiveness. Confirmed the formation of new judicial and arbitration committees for the coming season The assembly also confirmed the formation of new judicial and arbitration committees for the coming season. These included the Disciplinary Committee, the Player Status and Transfers Committee, the Dispute Resolution Chamber, and the Appeals Committee. Each was made up of a president, a vice president, and a few select members.
