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World Cup to bring UAE to a standstill

ABU DHABI — Every four years, there is a phenomenon, phenomena that is football. The ‘beautiful game,’ or call it what you will, but the FIFA World Cup, the biggest sporting showpiece on the face of the earth, brings the world to a standstill.

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Thani recalls UAE glory days

DUBAI — For the UAE former striker Ali Thani, the team’s qualification to the 1990 Italy World Cup finals was a fairy tale and a piece of hard work which is still etched in the memories of the players who have achieved the goal in Singapore.

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South Africa calls the world

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South Africa calls the world

The curtain rises on Friday on the first World Cup staged by Africa with Group A rivals South Africa, Mexico, France and Uruguay in action on the opening day of the month-long tournament.

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Capital Club hosts pre-World Cup party

DUBAI — As football fever reaches fever pitch amongst fans ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Capital Club, Dubai will host a holding a pre-kick-off celebration for its members and their guests, a press release said.

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