Abu Dhabi Sports Council Secretary General Aref Al Awani said in a press statement yesterday that hosting the capital Abu Dhabi for the historic meeting, which will bring together Brazil and South Korea, on Tuesday 19 November next, and will be held at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, reinforces Abu Dhabi's position and leadership as a destination. International sports.

This came according to the official statement of the Brazilian Football Confederation and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, which pointed out that the Brazil World Tour in the region will include visiting the UAE and playing a friendly match.

Al Awani continued: We are proud to host a big match between the two major teams, and Abu Dhabi has become a distinct destination, and the capital of world sports, in light of the great diversity witnessed every year, hosting the most important international sporting events.

Samba returns to the UAE for the first time since his last match nine years ago. Ticket sales for the upcoming match are expected to be in high demand, with Brazil's international popularity and South Korea fans known for their support.

Al-Awani added: Brazil have a history of world football achievements and their brilliant stars, with South Korea, one of the best Asian teams, on the UAE ground in a global carnival and football celebration. The level of sports development, in the scene of industry and hosting international sporting events. In every sporting season, we are keen to present great events that achieve a qualitative addition, and reflect the interaction of the UAE community with such events in support of the plans to consolidate the global status of the capital Abu Dhabi, and reflect the typical image of the values ​​of coexistence between all nationalities with tolerance and peace in the UAE.