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POSTED: Thursday August 27th 2009
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UAE head to head with Portugal in Dubai 2009 opener

FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Dubai 2009

 

The United Arab Emirates the host team will cross swords with Portugal in their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup curtain-raiser. The official draw that took place today, 27 August 2009, at Dubai’s World Trade Center, determined the Groups of the tournament to take place on the paradisiacal Jumeirah beach, from 16 November to 22 November 2009.

 

The draw ceremony was held in the presence of his Highness Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and conducted by Joan Cusco, member of the FIFA Futsal and Beach Soccer Committee, assisted by four remarkable guests: Sheikh Ahmed Bin Hasher Al Maktoum, Olympic gold medalist; Ramiro Amarelle (Spain), 2008 adidas golden ball; Bakhit Saad UAE star player and Christian Karembeu (France) 1998 World Champion, member of both FIFA Football and FIFA Strategic Committees.

Marcelo Mendes UAE coach declared : “It is a strong group however I am confident about my team’s options. We have gained experience during the past tournaments and have been working hard the past two years to be ready. I’m positive about our chances to reach the semi finals”

The complete results of the draw, as well as full statements from the team representatives and general background information on the event (including the match schedule, team profiles and reports), can be found on the competition’s official website, www.FIFA.com/dubai2009.

In addition, media representatives will find comprehensive details about the competition, in the specific dedicated section on the FIFA Media Channel: http://media.FIFA.com.

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Keywords · FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup · United Arab Emirates · Portugal

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