Guy Lacombe is ready for his new challenge as coach of UAE club Al Wasl. The Frenchman has succeeded compatriot Bruno Metsu who stepped down recently after contracting stomach cancer. The former Paris SG and Monaco manager revealed that he has been on the minds of the club in the [...]
Despite dropping a place, Japan stayed on top on Asia in terms of FIFA’s rankings with South Korea dropping seven spots down to 32nd after a loss to Iran in October’s qualifiers for the 2014 World Cup. That victory in Tehran lifts Iran 14 places to 44 though the biggest [...]
Grafite has been destroying UAE defences this season but the striker dropped a bombshell for Al Ahli fans too by saying that he fancies a spell in the United States. The Brazilian striker has already scored 11 goals in five games so far this season, helping his team to fourth [...]
UAE club Al Wasl have denied that Diego Maradona is to return as club coach. The Argentine was replaced by Bruno Metsu in July but due to the fact that the Frenchman has had to step down due to stomach cancer, there have been rumours that Maradona could return. [...]
Ismail Matar has set his sights on leading UAE to a second Gulf Cup title in January. The 29 year-old playmaker, a senior figure in a young team, was the star of the 2007 triumph but believes that the new generation has what it takes. After a good showing at [...]
Al Wasl assistant coaches Giles Morisseau and Nasser Khamis are in temporary charge of UAE club Al Wasl after health issues caused Bruno Metsu to relinquish the reins. The Frenchman was admitted to hospital last weekend with abdominal pains and while doctors work to find out what is wrong with [...]
Lee Keun-ho has paid his dues more than most with hard work and perseverance at the start of his career; [...]
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