Iraq pulls out of Gulf Cup over venue shiftIraq has withdrawn from the 2014-15 Gulf Cup of Nations in protest at a decision to move the tournament from the southern city of Basra to Saudi Arabia. The competition between the six member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council More… |
UAE crowned Gulf Cup championsThe UAE were last night crowned champions of the 21st Gulf Cup after defeating former Asian champions Iraq 2-1 in extra-time to claim their second title. Playing at a jam-packed National Stadium in Riffa, the Emiratis enjoyed some More… |
UAE-Iraq to clash in Gulf Cup finalThe UAE will play Iraq in the final of the 21st Gulf Cup today at 7pm at the National Stadium in Riffa. His Majesty King Hamad will patronise the closing ceremony and the final match. Bahrain and Kuwait will clash for third place More… |
Special free flights for UAE soccer fansEmirates is providing two Boeing 777-300ERs to support the waves of football supporters travelling to Bahrain to cheer on the UAE in the final of the Gulf Cup of Nations. The one-off flights, a More… |
UAE best player receives top OSN awardLeading entertainment network OSN recently awarded the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award to UAE’s national team player Ahmad Khalil for his performance at the Gulf Cup being held in Bahrain. UAE celebrated its qualification t More… |
Etihad to fly UAE soccer fans to BahrainUAE national airline Etihad Airways, in conjunction with the UAE Football Federation, will operate five free flights to carry Emirati football fans to Bahrain for the semi finals of the 21st GCC Soccer Cup Championship on Tuesday. More… |
Bahrain kicks off biggest soccer eventBahrain got a major vote of confidence when His Majesty King Hamad opened the 21st Gulf Cup in the presence of top officials from the world of soccer. Fifa president Sepp Blatter, Uefa president Michel Platini and other top offici More… |
Bahrain Bay site chosen for Gulf Cup broadcastBahrain Bay Development, a $2.5 billion project in Manama, has partnered with Abu Dhabi Sport Channels, enabling the broadcast of football matches and activities of the Gulf Cup (Bahrain 21) from the Bahrain Bay site. The Gulf Cup More… |