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Real flop, Barca cruise

MADRID — Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid career began on a low note with a disappointing 0-0 draw at Real Mallorca that did little to suggest his team can dethrone current champions Barcelona.

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Al Ain survive a scare

AL AIN — Al Ain FC consider it their lucky ground. And they were lucky enough to escape to victory in their season opener of the Etisalat UAE Pro-League in Al Ain late on Saturday night.

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Al Istishariyya to take on EMCO

ABU DHABI — Defending champions Al Istishariyya escaped to victory via a penalty shoot-out against Al Sadra to enter the semifinal of the men’s five-a-side football championship in the 14th AFOC Open Sports Festival at the AFOC premises on Friday night.

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