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Al Ain FC Considers Legal Action Against UAE FA Over Referee Dispute
Something is happening in the football world…
Al Ain Football Club is considering legal action against the UAE Football Association (FA) following a disagreement over referee decisions
Let’s go over exactly what happened.
Al Ain won over Al Bataeh
After their 2-1 victory over Al Bataeh in the opening match of the UAE Pro League on Saturday, Al Ain FC issued a statement condemning “numerous controversial refereeing incidents”.
Al Ain FC emphasized that they support the refereeing system and want it to continue improving to make Emirati football fairer and better for everyone.
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The UAE FA responded…
The association requested that Al Ain follow official procedures for addressing disputes and maintain sportsmanship. The FA also confirmed that it has started legal action related to the club’s public comments and encouraged all issues to be resolved through formal channels.
The FA also encouraged Al Ain to focus on internal matters and keep working with the football community in a positive spirit.
What’s the current situation
Al Ain rejected the FA’s response and said they plan to take legal steps to protect the club and its members.
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The situation is still developing.
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