FIFA Sets the Time for Qualifying Meeting and Pre-Match Press Conference.. Essam Abdulla: Proud by the Boss’ Stars Performance in Club World Cup

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Issam Abdullah, Administrative Manager of Al Ain First Football Team, stated that the Boss has already kicked off their preparations for their clash match against Argentina’s River Plate following qualifying officially to the semifinals according to the head coach’s program dedicated for the FIFA World Club Cup.

He added: “Al Ain Club received the FIFA’s special program of the team’s match against River Plate. The pre-match press conference will be held on Monday 17th December at 06:00 p.m. in the media center at 5th floor of Hazza bin Stadium. As for the qualifying meeting, it will be held in the same day at 02:00 p.m. in the VIP Lounge of Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.”

He also stated: “The main training session will kickoff as per the pre-set program at 07:30 p.m. on Monday 17th December at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium and then the team players will return back to their residence.”

Commenting on a question on his feelings following beating ES Tunis, he said: “We are so proud by the amazing performance of the team against the Tunisian opponent. Such great efforts led the team to win the CAF Champions deservedly. They showed their genuine quality and deserved to qualify to the semifinal match of the FIFA Club World Cup. The stars of the Boss proved that they are up to it.”

“This is no way happened by coincidence! All the UAE football lovers and fans were impatiently to see the Boss in this competition and what they could do for the great potentials the team enjoy and the extensive experience in such international tournaments,” Issam said.

Issam hailed the squad’s great efforts who were highly committed by the head coach instructions. “They showed their genuine fighting spirit in defending the logo of this big club as we used to see them. They proved themselves to be champs in the full sense of the word and that they are up to the occasion. Not to forget also the medical staff who exerted sincere efforts to ensure that players are physically fit in the right manner.”

Issam concluded his statement by addressing a thank-you message to the loyal UAE football and Ainawi fans. “They were there as they used to be and fulfilled their promise to be behind the Boss. They well aware of the fact that the Boss is representing our beloved homeland. Also, I would like to avail this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to legends of the Boss who were keen to be next to the Boss stars and to motivate them during their final training session prior their match against the ES Tunis.”