Ali Saeed Al Kaabi: Marvik traveled to the Netherlands and did not answer his phone

Well-known sports commentator Ali Saeed Al Kaabi said that "everything in the Emirates is progressing except for football."

Ali Saeed Al Kaabi added, during his commentary on the Al Wasl and Sharjah match yesterday, Monday, in the President's Cup on Abu Dhabi Sports Channel, that Marvik traveled to the Netherlands and turned off his phone and answered someone.

Emirates Al-Youm had stated that there is a mysterious secret behind the sudden dismissal of Marvik at this important and sensitive time, during which the national team will play two decisive matches against Iraq and South Korea on March 24 and 29 in the qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup.

Last Sunday, the Football Association appointed Argentine coach Arubarina as coach of the UAE national team, replacing former coach Marvik.

Marvik's sudden departure from coaching the UAE national team caused widespread controversy in Emirati sports circles, especially since the National Teams Committee of the Football Association had recommended to the Board of Directors of the Football Association that he continue until the end of his contract next March, coinciding with the end of his national team career in the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

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