Khaleej Times

UAE take on Egypt as Brazil clash with Spain in Beach Soccer

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dubai — The 3,500-seater, stateof-the-art stadium at Kite Beach is all geared up to host UAE, Brazil, Spain, Eygpt, Russia, Tahiti, USA and Iran over five days during the Huawei Interconti­nental Beach Soccer Cup Dubai, which kicks off from Tuesday.

The competitio­n has travelled this year to one of the most wellknown beaches in Dubai, with the magnificen­t Burj Al Arab as the perfect background for such a

flashing event. Saeed Hareb, General Secretary of the Dubai Sports Council, is fully convinced that the new venue will mean a great step forward.

“We have great expectatio­ns with the new venue. It is an iconic beach in the city, with one of the most beautiful background­s, and we are sure that the fans will love it,” he said.

Similarly, Executive Vice-President of Beach Soccer Worldwide, Joan Cusco, feels satisfied with the new place beach soccer has found in Dubai, one of the heartlands of the sport.

There will be free shuttle services for fans from Sunset Mall to the stadium.

 ?? Supplied photo ?? Captains from the eight participat­ing countries during a photoshoot on Tolerance Bridge in Dubai. —
Supplied photo Captains from the eight participat­ing countries during a photoshoot on Tolerance Bridge in Dubai. —

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