Day: January 6, 2023

Basra, Qatari analyst Majed Al-Khulaifi sent a message of reassurance to the Gulf fans to attend the 25 Gulf matches in the stadiums of Basra, indicating that all data indicate the success of the tournament.

Al-Khulaifi said in a press statement, “The Gulf Federation is fortunate that the tournament will be held in Basra, as there are very large fans eager to watch the tournament, and the stadiums are completely filled after selling tickets run out.”

He added that the Gulf masses are happy to be with the Iraqi brothers, and we fail to express our thanks for the warm reception, and this is not new to the people of generosity and kindness, the sons of Basra.

About his expectations for the opening match today between Iraq and Oman, Al-Khulaifi explained: The opening match is always difficult for the two teams because the cards are not exposed, at a time when the Iraqi team is playing in its stadium and in front of its fans, while the Omani team is a developed and stable team.

Al-Khulaifi nominated three teams to win the championship cup, which are Iraq, the UAE and Oman, excluding the Qatari team, about which he said that the team had just left the year’s cup tournament, and there are changes that will affect the team, and the Gulf 25 is a preparation for the Qatari team in the upcoming tournaments.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency

Baghdad, The President of the UAE Football Association, Rashid bin Humaid Al-Nuaimi, said that the return of the Gulf Cup to Iraq confirms the stance of the Gulf countries with it, and their support for its return to the world map.

He pointed out that holding the Gulf 25 will help in lifting the ban on Iraq, stressing the necessity of distributing Gulf sports activities to all member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Al-Nuaimi added, in press statements, on the sidelines of his attendance at the Inaguration ceremony of “Gulf 25” this evening, that the Gulf countries will spare no effort to support Iraq to host any future sporting event.

Regarding the Emirati team participating in the “Gulf 25”, he said: “We have seen a great development in the level of the team, and the evidence is that we have reached a very advanced stage in the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup in Qatar 2022.”

He added, “Our team and our youth possess high technical capabilities, and I advise them to adhere to the directives of the technical management and coach, to provide the best technical level and compete for the Gulf title.”

He continued, “The technical level of the UAE league is high, and we have a great history in the Gulf championship, and we will present a better level than what we presented in the recent World Cup qualifiers.”

He pointed out: “The fans of the Emirates are faithful, and our promises are always to support their team.. Their presence and support is important, and every beautiful word or remark affects the player’s psyche, and we hope that their support will be positive for our players.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency