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          Al Ain Football Club

          The UAE’s most successful football club, known for its domestic dominance and continental ambitions in the AFC Champions League

          Al Ain's Kodjo Laba celebrates with teammates after scoring in the Club World Cup match against Wydad AC in Washington. AP

          Club World Cup: Al Ain should not let consolation win over Wydad paper over the cracks

          FootballJune 28, 2025
          Al Ain midfielder Chadli Nassim described the pace of Manchester City's football as 'crazy'. AFP

          Al Ain take on Wydad looking for positive end to challenging Club World Cup

          FootballJune 26, 2025
          Al Ain players form a huddle before their 5-0 defeat to Juventus in their Club World Cup opener. Getty Images

          Man City v Al Ain: Ivic admits players in 'shock' after Juventus thrashing

          FootballJune 22, 2025
          Despite having a very good side, Manchester City were humbled by the Atlanta Chiefs in the summer of 1968. PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

          Man City's first game in Atlanta should be legendary, yet is barely a footnote

          CommentJune 20, 2025
          Al Ain's Soufiane Rahimi during the Club World Cup defeat to Juventus at the Audi Field in Washington. Reuters

          Lacklustre Al Ain given harsh lesson in Club World Cup opener

          FootballJune 19, 2025
          Khalid Essa, right, is the goalkeeper and captain of Al Ain. EPA

          'This will go down in history': Al Ain relishing big stage at Club World Cup

          FootballJune 18, 2025
          Soufiane Rahimi and Al Ain start their Club World Cup campaign against Serie A giants Juventus. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Rahimi on Al Ain's chances at Club World Cup: 'Nothing is impossible'

          FootballJune 16, 2025
          Al Ain fans during the Asian Champions League final first leg, in Yokohama, Japan. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Al Ain fans dream big as team prepares for Fifa Club World Cup kick-off

          UAEJune 14, 2025
          LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal from the penalty spot with teammates Ruben Dias, Matheus Nunes and Omar Marmoush during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City FC at Craven Cottage on May 25, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Davidson / Getty Images)

          Fifa Club World Cup Group G guide

          FootballJune 13, 2025
          Achraf Hakimi scored the opening goal of the Uefa Champions League final as PSG blew away Inter Milan. Reuters

          Top 10 Middle East footballers to watch at the Club World Cup

          FootballJune 12, 2025
          Kodjo Fo-Doh Laba of Al Ain in the AFC Champions League Elite match between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Club World Cup: Al Ain carry UAE flag against Europe’s elite

          FootballJune 12, 2025
          Manchester City's James McAtee reacts after a missed chance against Aston Villa. Reuters

          Club World Cup: Plenty of teams struggling ahead of Fifa's lucrative event

          FootballApril 24, 2025
          Al Hilal's Brazilian forward Malcom, left, celebrates scoring their second goal against Pakhtakior with Marcos Leonardo, a summer signing from Benfica. Reuters

          AFC Champions League: Rest of Asia has work to do to keep up with Saudi spending

          FootballMarch 14, 2025
          Al Ain celebrate winning the 2023/24 AFC Champions League following their second leg final win over Yokohama F Marinos at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain. Chris Whiteoak / The National

          Al Ain and Saudi clubs to get share of $1 billion Club World Cup prize money

          FootballMarch 06, 2025
          Leonardo Jardim is expected to leave Al Ain after less than three months in charge. Reuters

          Al Ain face must-win Champions League tie as coach Jardim nears exit

          FootballFebruary 02, 2025
          Italy great Alessandro Del Piero alongside the new Fifa Club World Cup Trophy during the draw on December 5, 2024 in Miami, Florida. AFP

          Al Ain to face Man City in 2025 Fifa Club World Cup group stage

          FootballDecember 05, 2024
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