Sport Politics Local 2026-03-22T18:42:52+00:00

United FC President on Upcoming Match Against Al Ain

United FC President Eli Sabiano shared his expectations for the UAE President's Cup semi-final. He expressed confidence in his team, emphasized the importance of discipline and tactical flexibility, and also assessed the strength of the opponent.


United FC President on Upcoming Match Against Al Ain

Moldovan Eli Sabiano, president of 'United FC', confirmed that his team will enter the anticipated match against 'Al Ain' with great confidence, legitimate ambitions, and without fear. The match, scheduled for this evening, is part of the semi-final stage of the President's Cup for football at Al Nahyan Stadium. Sabiano stated in an interview with 'Emirates Today': 'In football, results cannot be guaranteed, but we promise the fans commitment, discipline, and courageous play while respecting the opponent.' He explained that playing in front of Al Ain's supporters will not create negative pressure, saying: 'This is part of football, and we also expect good support for our team.' He added: 'Dealing with Al Ain's key strengths will be part of the overall strategy. On paper, Al Ain has the advantage, but football is not played on paper, and during 90 minutes, the chances remain equal if the team is disciplined, organized, and has mental strength, and I do not see a gap that cannot be overcome.' Sabiano emphasized that Al Ain is one of the strongest teams in the country in terms of technical stability and squad depth, noting: 'We have proven our ability to compete with teams from the Professional League after defeating Sharjah and Al Wahda in the same stage of the tournament.' He revealed that the team is ready to make history, saying: 'This is what we work for daily; history is made by actions, not words, and the team is aware of the magnitude of the responsibility and the importance of the opportunity.' Regarding readiness, he clarified that the team is in good physical and technical condition, saying: 'We carefully managed the training loads, focusing on recovery and nutrition.'