Sparky's Column

  • The Tipping Point

    Sunday 3rd Mar, 2013

    There is one player's name on everyone's lips in the UAE right now, and that is Omar Abdulrahman. The slightly strange thing is that - if you believe the reports - he is on the radars of Hamburg, Benfica, Arsenal and Barcelona....

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  • Tales of the Unexpected

    Sunday 24th Feb, 2013

    The golden generation has been celebrated within the confines of the UAE, with praise and prizes being heaped upon the young squad......

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  • What's in a Number?

    Sunday 17th Feb, 2013

    What's in a number? This week Sparky contemplates the value of his numerical position, welcomes Ricardo Quaresma to the Pro League and previews Round 17's big game between Al Shabab and Al Ahli......

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  • Point Proven

    Sunday 10th Feb, 2013

    Actions speak louder than words, and Al Nasr's victory spoke volumes as they qualified for the group stages of the Champions League. Walter Zenga's men finished runners-up in the Pro League and at the time were guaranteed a berth in the group stages....

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  • You Tube Sensations

    Sunday 3rd Feb, 2013

    Al Ain top of league, scoring for fun and now they are viral. The forth goal against Ajman was a work of art crafted from the hills of Al Ain...

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