Fans Paid to Attend UAE Pro League Matches

September 25, 2012

It has been revealed that soccer fans in the United Arab Emirates can be paid up to $21 to go and support teams in the UAE Pro League.

The league’s vice-chairman, ailment Abdullah Al Junaibi, discount said: “We need to realise the short history of football companies in the UAE. It was just four or five years ago that they transformed themselves into football companies. However, arthritis | the mentality and mindset of their fans have perhaps not been transformed completely.”

“Previously, as a social club, the football team was seen as part of the extended family of the fans. And in this case, especially in our culture, where we are known to be very hospitable and charitable to our families and relatives, clubs and fans alike do not think that it is right for fans to be paying for tickets.” {jcomments on}