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Al Ain's Alejandro Romero, left, Matias Palacios and Soufiane Rahimi, right, celebrate progression to the ACL final. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Yokohama v Al Ain: UAE side backed to grasp 'historic opportunity'

Team supervisor Obaid Hammad tips players to become legends of Emirati football by overcoming Japanese opponents

FootballMay 09, 2024
John McAuley
AFC President, Mohamed bin Hammam presents the AFC Champions League Trophy to the Captain of the Al Ain Team, Salem Jawhar Salmeen J. (2nd from left) after Al Ain of UAE defeated Bec Tero Sasana of Thailand during the second leg of the AFC Champions League Final held at the Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, 11 October 2003. AFP PHOTO/Stanley Chou/WSG (Photo by STANLEY CHOU / WSG / AFP)
A look at Al Ain's three previous visits to the ACL final

UAE's most successful club take on Japan’s Yokohama F Marinos in the 2024 showpiece aiming to win their second title

FootballMay 08, 2024
John McAuley
Goalkeeper and captain Khalid Essa has been instrumental in Al Ain's march to the Asian Champions League final. AP
Al Ain's maverick goalkeeper is key to ACL final chances

A player capable of both the sublime and absurd, the UAE stopper is aiming to cement his place in Asian football history when Al Ain face Yokohama F Marinos

FootballMay 07, 2024
John McAuley
Hernan Crespo has seen his Al Ain team overcome Saudi Pro League sides Al Nassr and Al Hilal on way the ACL final. Photo: Al Ain Club
Crespo can write name into Al Ain folklore by winning ACL

Argentine coach must mastermind Garden City club's two-legged final against Japanese side Yokohoma F Marinos

FootballMay 07, 2024
John McAuley
Al Wahda players and coaching staff celebrate after beating Al Ain in the ADIB Cup final at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Friday, May 4. Photo: Al Wahda FC
Crespo insists Al Ain did not deserve to lose ADIB Cup final to Al Wahda

Garden City club, who will face Yokohama F Marinos in Asian Champions League final, were defeated 1-0 at Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium

FootballMay 04, 2024
John McAuley
Emirati mixed martial artist Hadi Omar. 5-0 as a pro, has signed with the PFL and will make his debut for the promotion this summer. Al Warqa, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
'Emirati Warrior' Al Hussaini proud to be first from UAE in PFL

Dubai-born mixed martial artist to fly the UAE flag high and proud when he becomes first Emirati to compete in the Professional Fighters League

Combat SportsMay 03, 2024
John McAuley
Al Hilal fans arrive for the second leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final against UAE club Al Ain at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Photo Essay: Blue Power, Al Hilal's vibrant and vocal support

Four-time Asian Champions, Saudi Arabia's leading club are known for their passionate fan base

FootballApril 26, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain's Erik scores during the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Erik 'very grateful' to be part of Al Ain's quest for Asian success

Defender played a decisive role in semi-final against Al Hilal and hopes to achieve continental glory against Yokohama F Marinos

FootballApril 26, 2024
John McAuley
Saudi Arabia's Abdullah Al Qahtani will compete in the inaugural PFL Mena event next month in Riyadh. Photo: PFL
Saudi MMA fighter Al Qahtani headlines PFL Mena event in Riyadh

Hattan Al Saif, the first female fighter from kingdom to sign a major MMA contract, set for her debut

Combat SportsApril 25, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain's Kouame Autonne during the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Ain aim to stick together 'like family' in pursuit of ACL glory

Kouame Autonne and Kaku credit collective effort for win over Al Hilal in semi-final

FootballApril 24, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain's Khalid Al Hashmi celebrates progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Teamwork makes the dream work for Al Ain

UAE club's colossal collective endeavour against Saudi giants Nassr and Hilal in Asian Champions League has delivered them to a fourth final in their history

FootballApril 24, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain manager Hernan Crespo celebrates progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Ain coach praises 'amazing' players for reaching ACL final

UAE club beat Saudi giants 5-4 on aggregate and will meet either Japan’s Yokohama F Marinos or Ulsan HD of South Korea in two-legged final

FootballApril 24, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain's Alejandro Romero (L), Matias Palacios and Soufiane Rahimi (R) celebrate progression to the final after the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Hilal v Al Ain: Crespo's side through to ACL final

UAE team advance 5-4 on aggregate despite 2-1 defeat to Saudi giants in Riyadh

FootballApril 23, 2024
John McAuley
Al Ain manager Hernán Crespo during a press conference before the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Crespo urges Al Ain to embrace the pressure against Al Hilal

UAE club have 4-2 advantage going into Riyadh second leg

FootballApril 22, 2024
John McAuley
Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus during a press conference before the 2nd leg of the AFC Champions League semi-final between Al Ain and Al Hilal. Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Chris Whiteoak / The National
Al Hilal v Al Ain: Jorge Jesus confident of ACL comeback

Saudi Pro League giants trail 4-2 going into Tuesday night's second leg in Riyadh

FootballApril 22, 2024
John McAuley
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