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Oceania champions Hekari get huge backing, says coach

ABU DHABI - Hekari United assistant coach Tommy Mana said that Papua New Guinea and the whole of Oceania will be backing them in their FIFA Club World Cup campaign.

Tevez dismisses talk of Mancini ‘rift’

Carlos Tevez has insisted all is well between himself and Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini, saying the situation at Eastlands is no different from other clubs.

Abu Dhabi Amateur Football league launched

The first official amateur football league in Abu Dhabi for men, women, corporate and juniors under 12 and 14 is set to kick-off on 10 January, 2011, at The Dome on Airport Road, a press release said.

Iniesta, Xavi, Messi nominated for top FIFA award

Barcelona players Andres Iniesta, Xavi Hernandez and Lionel Messi are the three nominees for FIFA’s “Ballon d’Or” award for the world player of the year.

Man United chases top spot against Valencia

MANCHESTER, England - Manchester United’s players don’t plan on taking it easy against Valencia on Tuesday despite having already secured progress from their Champions League group.

West Brom beat flat Newcastle 3-1 to go seventh

West Bromwich Albion beat Newcastle United 3-1 on Sunday to jump from 13th place to seventh in the Premier League.

Kuwait beats Saudi Arabia to win Gulf Cup

Kuwait won the Gulf Cup on Sunday, beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in extra time in a tournament played amid heavy security and threats of violence from Al Qaeda.

Al Ahli join hands with BMW

DUBAI — Al Ahli Football Club announced the signing of a three-year partnership with BMW starting on September 2010 to make the premium automotive manufacturer the official automotive partner of the club, a press release said.

Volunteers attend training session

ABU DHABI – The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2010 in co-operation with Takatof Programme for Social Volunteering on Saturday organised a training session for Takatof volunteers who are taking part in organising this tournament hosted by Abu Dhabi during December 8-18, a press release said.

Kuwait beats Saudi Arabia 1-0 to win Gulf Cup

Kuwait won the Gulf Cup on Sunday, beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in extra time in a tournament played amid heavy security and threats of violence from Al Qaeda.