Ismail Matar is one of the Emirates football legends and Al Wahda Club, and he is the player who was one of the reasons for crowning the 18th Gulf Cup title for the first time, as he was behind the championship goal in the legendary goalkeeper goal of the Omani team, Ali Al Habsi, in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy The Head of State, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in that acclaimed snapshot, when His Highness was applauding Ismail Matar after scoring the historic goal.

Two do not disagree that Ismail Matar is one of the giants.

The history of "Samaa" attests to many accomplishments. He is also the owner of the golden ball in the youth World Cup, which was held in the UAE in 2003, after he was chosen as the best player in the championship, although the "white" at that time only reached the quarter-finals, and also won the title of top scorer. And the best player in the "Gulf 18", which can be said to be a "reputation championship", especially as it is the first title for the UAE national team.

Ismail is by all accounts the best player in the history of Al Wahda club and the legend of football in the country, as he has achieved with his club several championships in the League, the President’s Cup, the Arab Gulf Cup and the Super Cup, in addition to his historical participation in the World Cup 2011 clubs hosted by the Emirates.

"Happiness maker of happiness", and a great star who led the Olympic team in the first appearance in the London 2012 Olympics, scored a goal against Uruguay, and another in Senegal.

The truth is that no two disagree that Ismael Matar is one of the giants, and is considered one of the most important players in the history of the team, and he clarified his important role as a leader inside and outside the stadium, especially since these days he presents distinguished levels, which made the coach of the team, Jovanovich follow him and opens the door for Ismail to return To represent white. The older his age, the brighter and the lighter he became, so are the legends in the world of football.

And "reputation" will be completed on the seventh of next April its 37th year, and its entire life. The place of the legendary player needs to write a book about him and not just an article

"Reputation" is an example for future generations to follow in terms of commitment, lack of vigil, continuity in giving, and excellence up to an advanced age in stadiums.

Please, Ismail, do not retire.

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