Sparky's Column
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Maradona brings international media attention to UAE
Monday 23rd May, 2011Diego Maradona........ controversial, volatile and unpredictable. The man is box office wherever he goes - he provokes a reaction from fans ranging from love to hate. ...
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A huge week in UAE football
Wednesday 18th May, 2011He picks the ball up in his own half... in two touches he has left the England midfield for dead... the ball appears glued to his foot as he bares down on goal... Terry Butcher, England's no nonsense defender, is left on his backside......
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Fight or flight
Monday 9th May, 2011Fight or flight is nature's response to danger. Humans, if faced with a dangerous situation, will pump adrenalin into their system and be ready to fight or run away as quickly as their legs can carry them....
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Al Shabab capture their first Etisalat Cup title in a thriller
Wednesday 4th May, 2011The Etisalat Cup final turned out to be an absolute classic, a late equaliser followed by a late winner. The game looked all but over when Julio Cesar put Al Shabab 2-1 up with 4 minutes left ...
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Al Jazira edge even closer to the title
Wednesday 27th Apr, 2011It is looking like Al Jazira will win their first Etisalat Pro-League title sooner rather than later. In the grand scheme of the season a match against bottom placed Al Dhafra...
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