He stressed that the success that has been achieved indicates the efficiency of the state in organizing the largest sporting events

Rashid bin Humaid: Abu Dhabi left a global imprint in the Club World Cup

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Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, President of the Football Association and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee for the FIFA Club World Cup (UAE 2021), praised the success achieved by the UAE hosting the 18th edition of the tournament, which the curtain came down the day before yesterday, crowning the Chelsea team as champion. For the first time in its history.

Chelsea's crowning of the Club World Cup came after beating Brazil's Palmeiras 2-1, during the meeting that was held at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid said, in statements after the winning of the Club World Cup, that the success that has been achieved indicates the efficiency of the UAE and the capital, Abu Dhabi, in organizing the largest and most important sporting events and events.

He pointed out that Abu Dhabi left a global imprint in the Club World Cup, and that everyone witnessed excellence in the organization, especially that version, and that the tournament was lucky in Abu Dhabi.

He added: "We dedicate this success to our wise leadership, and to everyone who contributed to achieving this success from the various departments concerned, which contributed to this remarkable dazzle."

Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi stressed that the UAE has harnessed all its capabilities to make the championship appear in this distinctive way, which motivates it to organize more international championships.

The President of the Football Association continued, "It was agreed with both the International and Asian Football Associations to organize regional and international tournaments in the UAE during the coming period. We are working on this thanks to the support of all institutions in the country, which have a major role in the success and development of this sport in the country." and the region.”

He stressed that the participation of three Arab teams in the edition that concluded the day before yesterday, and the arrival of two Arab teams to the semi-finals, confirm the strong competition from the large Arab clubs with a fan base, praising at the same time the Chelsea team, which won the championship title.

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