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Khaleej Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
UAE football clubs support ban, fine on football players after behavioural violation
Two major UAE football clubs released their statements after their players were suspended, excluded from the national team and fined on June 8 by the country's football association. The UAE Football Association on Sunday suspended two players — Sharjah Club player Khalid Al Dhanhani and Shabab Al Ahli Club player Sultan Adel — and fined them both Dh500,000 each. As per the statement, the two players were penalised due to the violations committed by them inside the national team camp on June 7. Both the clubs issued official statements, supporting the temporary ban imposed on the players, which bars them from playing five matches in local competitions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Sharjah Club said it had "closely reviewed" the statement issued by the authority regarding the suspension of Khalid Al-Zanahani, his exclusion from the national team squad, and the imposition of a fine. The club stated that it had "initiated the necessary disciplinary procedures against the player in accordance with the club's internal regulations, reflecting its commitment to the principles of discipline and responsibility". "The club regrets the occurrence of such conduct during the national team training camp and emphasises that representing the country is a great honour that requires all players to maintain professional behavior and full discipline. "Furthermore, the club reiterates its continued support for the national teams and affirms its dedication to preparing its players to be role models both on and off the field, in a manner that reflects the honorable image of Emirati football," it concluded. Shabab Al Ahli Club, on the other hand, "strongly" rejected and condemned the behaviour of its player Sultan Adel and said it had taken the necessary disciplinary action against him in accordance with its internal regulations. Calling players "ambassadors of the nation", the club emphasised that it was their responsibility to reflect a respectable image through their adherence to values, discipline, and sportsmanship. It also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to supporting national teams and upholding the name of the UAE in regional and international arenas. Previous incidents The UAE maintains strict laws when it comes to hosting sporting games and other events. In May, Dubai-based football clubs Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli were fined a total of Dh150,000 following events that unfolded during the Adnoc Pro League match. The fans of both the clubs insulted each other, and threw liquid bottles onto the pitch and at the opposing team's fans. Al Wasl fans also a smoke bomb.
Gulf Today
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
UAE suspend two footballers for 5 matches, fine them Dhs500,000 each
During its meeting on Sunday, the disciplinary committee of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA) decided to suspend Sharjah Football Club players Khalid Al Dhanhani and Shabab Al Ahli player Sultan Adel for five matches in local competitions, to fine them Dhs500,000 each and to exclude them from the senior national team roster. The decision, which is in line with the list of penalties and sanctions for national teams, came after the two players had committed a violation inside the team's camp on June 7, 2025.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
UAE FA kick two players out of national camp with heavy fines for misconduct
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates Football Association has suspended defender Khalid Al-Dhanhani and forward Sultan Adel for five domestic matches and fined each player 500,000 AED (US$136,132.21) yesterday for misconduct during a national team training camp. The players have left the camp with immediate effect due to a violation of disciplinary rules and will not travel with the squad to Kyrgyzstan for tomorrow's final third round match of Asia's World Cup 2026 qualifiers. "The disciplinary committee of the UAE Football Association has decided to suspend Sharjah player Khalid Al-Dhanhani and Shabab Al-Ahli player Sultan Adil for five domestic matches, and to impose a fine of Dh500,000 on each," the UAE FA said in a statement yesterday. "They have also been removed from the senior national team list after committing a violation inside the national team training camp on June 7." With Iran and Uzbekistan qualifying for the World Cup after securing the top two spots in Group A, UAE will move into the fourth round of Asian qualifying along with Qatar, with the two Gulf teams set to finish third or fourth. In this round, group winners will earn direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while runners-up will proceed to the fifth round for another shot at reaching the finals.
New Straits Times
09-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
UAE FA kick two players out of national camp with heay fines for misconduct
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates Football Association has suspended defender Khalid Al-Dhanhani and forward Sultan Adel for five domestic matches and fined each player 500,000 AED ($136,132.21) yesterday for misconduct during a national team training camp. The players have left the camp with immediate effect due to a violation of disciplinary rules and will not travel with the squad to Kyrgyzstan for tomorrow's final third round match of Asia's World Cup 2026 qualifiers. "The disciplinary committee of the UAE Football Association has decided to suspend Sharjah player Khalid Al-Dhanhani and Shabab Al-Ahli player Sultan Adil for five domestic matches, and to impose a fine of Dh500,000 on each," the UAE FA said in a statement yesterday. "They have also been removed from the senior national team list after committing a violation inside the national team training camp on June 7." With Iran and Uzbekistan qualifying for the World Cup after securing the top two spots in Group A, UAE will move into the fourth round of Asian qualifying along with Qatar, with the two Gulf teams set to finish third or fourth. In this round, group winners will earn direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup, while runners-up will proceed to the fifth round for another shot at reaching the finals.
Gulf Insider
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Insider
UAE Football Association Suspends 2 Players for 5 Matches
UAE Football Association announced the suspension of 2 players for 5 matches in local competitions. The association's disciplinary committee named the two sportspersons — Sharjah Club player Khalid Al Dhanhani and Shabab Al Ahli Club player Sultan Adel. The association said they would be excluded from the national team roster, and fined them Dh500,000 each. This comes after the two players committed a violation inside the national team camp on June 7. The national team manager, Yani Allah, said the decision comes in accordance with the disciplinary and sanctions regulations for national teams. Shabab Al Ahli Club said it has decided to take necessary disciplinary measures against the player in accordance with its internal regulations. The club affirmed its strong rejection and condemnation of any behavior that contradicts the rules and regulations of the national teams and the Football Association. 'Representing the national team is a great honour for every player. Players are ambassadors for the nation, bearing the responsibility of reflecting an honorable image through their commitment to values, discipline, and sportsmanship,' the club said in a social media post. UAE regularly ensures that sports events take place in the right spirit, imposing fines and disciplinary actions on players or fans who show unruly behaviour. In May, Dubai-based football clubs Al Wasl and Shabab Al Ahli were fined a total of Dh150,000 following events that unfolded during the Adnoc Pro League match. The fans of both the clubs insulted each other, and threw liquid bottles onto the pitch and at the opposing team's fans. Al Wasl fans also a smoke bomb. Earlier this year, two football fans were arrested for using distress signal flares during matches. Also read: UAE Weather: Fog Alert in Abu Dhabi, NCM Forecasts Rain on Monday
