Al-Arabi SC (Kuwait) explained

Clubname:Al-Arabi SC
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Fullname:Al-Arabi Sporting Club
Nickname:Al-Za'eem (The Boss)
El-Akhthar (The Green)
The Castle Of Trophies
Founded: (as Al-Uruba)
(as Al-Arabi)[1]
Ground:Sabah Al-Salem Stadium
Al-Mansouriah (Kuwait City)
Capacity:15,000[2]
Chairman:Khaled mohammed Al-Haddad
Manager:Nasser Al-Shatti
League:Kuwait Premier League
Season:2023–24
Position:2nd of 6
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Al-Arabi Sporting Club[3] [4] (Arabic: النادي العربي الرياضي) is a Kuwaiti sports club based in Mansuriya district of Kuwait City. The most notable section is football team in the Kuwait Premier League.

Al-Arabi SC was named Al-ʿUrūba (Arabic: العُروبَة|lit=The Arabism) at the beginning of 1953, and changed to Al-Arabi SC (The Arabian) in 1960. As winners of the Kuwait Emir Cup in 2008,[5] Al-Arabi SC was the first Kuwaiti team to compete in the AFC Cup. Al-Arabi SC has 63 official trophies next to its name (61 domestic and 2 GCC), the most of any Kuwaiti football team. Al-Arabi SC's stadium is Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Mansūriya, a suburb of the capital of the country, Kuwait City. It is the second-largest stadium in Kuwait. It had the same points as Kuwait SC in 2014–15 season, but the title went to Kuwait by the principle of the results of the matches between the two teams.

Al-Arabi SC is the only team in Kuwait that has never lost in the Kuwait Super Cup. Holding both records for appearances in the final of the Kuwait Crown Prince Cup 4 consecutive times tied with Kuwait SC and in Kuwait Emir Cup going to the final 11 consecutive times since 1962 to 1973, more than any Kuwaiti team.

History

The beginning

The club was founded as Al-Uruba in mid-1953 as one of the first Kuwaiti teams.[6] Some of the most notable players were Abdulwahab Al-Awadie, Abdulaziz Al-Khatieb, Musad Al-Musad, Mohammed Al-Dawlee, Abdulmajied Mohammed, Mohammed Al-Somale, Dasman Bakhiet, Ahmad Bodha, Monaier Al-Dagag, Fuad Al-Ashgar, Ahmad Hussain, Abbas Al-Shemaly, Mossa Al-Somale, Nayef Dalool and Mohhamed Salah Al-Roomy.

At first in 1960s Al-Arabi SC was structured with divisions of football, basketball, volleyball and weightlifting.

At the beginning Al-Arabi SC made many achievements, thanks to their players and submitted board members. Al-Arabi has many sports with separate facilities. Abdulaziz Al-Khatib multi-purpose hall is used for basketball, handball, volleyball, squash, and can accommodate about 2,000 spectators. The swimming pool has a capacity of 1,500 spectators. Club also has 4 tennis courts, gymnastics hall, judo, table tennis and boxing sections.

1960–1980 (starting of Il-Za'īm)

Through the years Al-Arabi SC has won the Kuwait Premier League 7 times. They have also won 3 Joint Leagues, 6 Emir Cup's and 1 Federation Cup.They were the first-ever Kuwaiti team to play outside Kuwait, by competing in friendly matches against teams through the Arabian Peninsula, showing competitive play. On 3 December 1974 Al-Arabi SC faced Lazio from Italy and beat them 1–0 in a friendly match.[7]

1980–2009

In 1982 Al-Arabi SC was the first-ever team to win Gulf Club Champions Cup (GCC Champions League), and then won it again in 2003.[8]

Al-Arabi SC had changed their logo in 1991. From 1990 to 2005 they have won 26 titles. Their then-last league title came in 2001–02, with occasional AFC Cup appearances.

2010–2012

Through these 2 seasons they won 2 titles: the Kuwait Super Cup and Kuwait Crown Prince Cup. On 27 December 2011, they were crowned champions of the Crown Prince Cup after 3 trophy-less seasons.

2012–13 UAFA Cup

Al-Arabi had qualified for the final match of UAFA CUP. They were faced against Al-Fateh SC of Saudi Arabia. In the first leg they won 3–2 in Kuwait City, and in the away leg played in Saudi Arabia they tied 2-2, but they qualified to the next round on aggregate (5–4). In the quarter finals, they were matched up against Al-Nassr, again of Saudi Arabia. They lost 3–2 in the first leg played away in Saudi Arabia, however they won 2–0 at home, thus qualifying to the semi-final on aggregate (4–3). In the semi-final, they were matched up against Raja Casablanca. They tied at home 1-1 and in the away leg 2-2. However, they moved on to the final because of the away goals rule.

In the final, they played against USM Alger from Algeria. They tied 0–0 in Kuwait and lost they away leg 3–2, with several controversial refereeing decisions.

2013–14

In the 2013–14 season, Al-Arabi SC qualified for the Kuwait Crown Cup final third time in a row, losing to Al-Qadsia SC (2–1), with more controversial refereeing decisions. In the same season Al-Arabi SC finished 5th in the league and got knocked out of the Kuwait Emir Cup[9] by Al-Qadsia penalties, but ended their season winning Kuwait Federation Cup[10] 4–2 over Al-Salmiya SC.

2014–2015

In the 2014–15 season Al-Arabi signed Firas Al-Khatib,[11] showing how strong they want to win Kuwaiti Premier League. They also signed Ivusa from Sahel SC,[12] sent Mahmoud Al-Maowas on loan,[13] and eventually released Ivusa,[14] resigning Maowas and buying Hashem Al-Ramzi. However, Boris Bunjak told Khaled Khalaf he is not needed in Al-Arabi SC.[15] [16] [17] When Al-Arabi SC left for a 2-week pre-season in Turkey,[18] [19] they took Ahmad Hawas,[20] former Al-Salmiya player.

They have claimed seasonal seats to be sold the first time, for a fee of $385.[21] [22]

On 16 October 2014 Al-Arabi SC became the first Kuwaiti team to have an anthem.[23]

After defeating Kuwait SC 4–2 (aet) in the Crown Prince Cup final, it was Al-Arabi's 57th official title.[24]

ِAl-Arabi lost the crucial Kuwait City Derby on 10 April 2015 vs Kuwait SC 1–0. The match had all the seats filled to the last, for the first time in the history of Kuwaiti football.[25]

Manager Bunjak has requested preparation tour to Italy which was announced,[26] but on 17 July 2015 it was officially stated that he has left the club.

Return to old ways

On 7 December 2015 it was announced that Luiz Felipe has left the club immediately after defeat to Al-Salmiya SC in the Crown Prince Cup.[27] Boris Bunjak returned to manage the team right after.

After the loss of Emir Cup Final to Kuwait SC, the club went into war between fans and head office. After signing with Miodrag Ješić on 13 November 2016, they became the first club in the middle east to have seven managers across two seasons.

By 2021, Al-Arabi managed to win the seventeenth league title in its history, with the help of its Croatian coach Ante Miše after nineteen years, without any loss in 18 games.[28]

Popular culture

One of the first songs was in 2004, "Panorama Al-Arabi", dedicated to the fans and goal celebrations.

Hello Za'eem

As of 2012 the next song was released, "Hello Za'eem".[29] It was used for the 2011–12 Kuwait Crown Prince Cup.

Anthem

On 16 October 2014 Al-Arabi SC became the first Kuwaiti team to have an anthem, first introduced VS Al-Yarmouk.[30]

Crest and colors

Colors

Al-Arabi SC have changed their colors over the years. Since 1960–90 their colors were light green and white as the away kit.

From 2000–present, they changed to a darker green and the away color was still white.

By 2012 it was announced that Al-Arabi SC will be wearing dark green as their home kit, the away kit will be blue, and the third kit will be white with green.

In the 2013–14 season, Al-Arabi SC wore only the home kit and third kit.

In 2019–present, Al-Arabi SC changed the logo colors from yellow to gold, and for the word 'club' in Arabic they made it white.

Kits

Home
GreenWhite
2021–2022
Away

Classicos and derbies

The Kuwaiti Classico

See main article: Kuwaiti El Clásico.

Kuwait City Derby

The Kuwait City derby is match between Al-Arabi SC and Kuwait SC.

Al-Arabi SC vs Al-Salmiya SC

Matches between Al-Salmiya SC and Al-Arabi SC are often high-profile.

As of the 2014–15 season, Al-Salmiya had many new signings to the team and won their first encounter in the league.

Top scorers

scorers! Season! First! Second! Third
2007–08Firas Al-Khatib 24Khaled Khalaf 14Hussain Al-Moussawi 7
2008–09Firas Al-Khatib 25Khaled Khalaf 8Hussain Al-Moussawi 7
2009–10Mohamed Al Zeno 12Hussain Al-Moussawi 9Ali Maqseed 7
2010–11Abdelmajid Eddine 17Hussain Al-Moussawi 13Ali Maqseed 5
2011–12Mohammed Za'abia 8Ali Magseed 6Khaled Khalaf 5
2012–13Ahmad Hayel 20Fahad Al Rashidi 14Kader Fall 12
2013–14Ahmad Hayel 20Fahad Al Rashidi 15Mahmoud Al-Mawass 8
2014–15Firas al-Khatib 24Ahmad Hayel 15Hussain Al-Moussawi 13
2015–16Firas al-Khatib 27Fahad Al Rashidi 9Tiago Queiroz Bezerra 8
2016–17Amine Chermiti 16Hussain Al-Moussawi 15Ali Maqseed 7
2017–18Hussain Al-Moussawi 10Bobby Clement 9Ali Maqseed &
Said Al-Ruzaiqi 7

Staff

Board of directors

PositionName
Club Chairman Abdulaziz Ashour
Chief Executive Osama Hussain
secret keeper Fuad Almazidi
Football Chairman Ali Mandani
Commercial and Promotion Manager

Management

Position Name
Manager Thomas Brdaric
Assistant Manager Matko Djarmati
Performance Consultant Abdullah Al-Haeri
Goalkeeping Coach Feđa Kulaglić
Fitness Coach Manef Nabi
Medical Coach Dr. Anwar Ali

Managerial history

NameNat.FromToRef.
Todor Velev19741976
Dave Mackay19781978
Frank Upton19811982
Dave Mackay19871987
Bobby Ferguson19871989
Colin Addison19921993
Bobby Campbell19931994
Mohammed Karam19941995
Jawad Maqseed19961996
Fawzi Ibrahim19961997
Ján Pivarník19981999
Dragan Gugleta19992000
Ján PivarníkJune 2000September 2001[31]
Valdeir VieiraSeptember 20012003
Sebastião LazaroniJune 2003June 2004[32]
Mohammed KaramJune 20042004
Mohsen SalehAugust 2004November 2005[33]
Valdeir VieiraNovember 2005April 2006[34]
Ahmed KhalafApril 2006June 2006[35]
Nenad StavrićJuly 2006February 2007[36] [37]
José RachãoFebruary 2007May 2008[38] [39]
Ahmed KhalafMay 2008May 2009[40]
Zoran PopovićMay 2009June 2009[41] [42]
Dragan SkočićJuly 2009May 2010[43]
Marcelo CaboMay 2010March 2011[44]
Zoran BebićMarch 2011April 2011[45]
Fawzi IbrahimApril 2011June 2011[46]
José RomãoJune 2011May 2014[47]
Boris BunjakJuly 2014July 2015[48]
Luís FilipeJuly 2015December 2015[49] [50]
Ahmed Askar (interim)December 2015December 2015[51]
Boris BunjakDecember 2015May 2016[52]
Fawzi IbrahimMay 2016October 2016[53]
Ahmed Askar (interim)October 2016November 2016[54]
Miodrag JešićNovember 2016March 2017[55]
Mohammed EbrahimJune 2017May 2018[56]
Hussam Al SayedJune 2018May 2019[57]
Juan MartínezJune 2019September 2019[58]
Darko NestorovićOctober 2019June 2020[59]
Bassem MarmarJuly 2020October 2020[60]
Ahmed OthmanOctober 2020December 2020[61]
Ante MišeDecember 2020June 2022[62]
Jugoslav TrenchovskiJuly 2022September 2022[63]
Rusmir CvikoSeptember 2022May 2023[64]
Thomas BrdarićJune 2023November 2023[65] [66]
Darko NestorovićNovember 2023April 2024[67]
Nasser Al-ShattiApril 2024Present

Al Arabi in Asia

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAway
1971Asian Club ChampionshipGroupPerak FA3–0
GroupTaj Club0–0
GroupROK Army0–1
1991–92Asian Club Championship1st RoundAl-Hilal1–10–2
1993–94Asian Club Championship1st RoundAl Shabab1–72–5
1997–98Asian Club Championship1st RoundAl-Ansar0–11–2
2003AFC Champions League3rd RoundAl-Ittihad4–01–1
4th RoundNisa Aşgabatbgcolor="#ffdddd" -bgcolor="#ffdddd" -
2004AFC Champions LeagueGroupAl-Ittihad0–00–2
GroupSepahan2–21–3
GroupFK Neftchi3–22–1
2006AFC Champions LeagueGroupAl-Quwa Al-Jawiya0–10–3
GroupAl-Sadd1–21–4
GroupAl Shabab3–00–2
2007AFC Champions LeagueGroupAl-Zawra'a0–12–3
GroupAl-Wahda3–21–4
GroupAl-Rayyan1–13–1
2009AFC CupGroupAl-Oruba2–01–1
GroupArbil2–01–1
GroupAl-Mabarrah4–21–2
Round of 16Safa2–1 (aet)
Quarter-finalAl-Karamah0–0 (aet)
(4–5 pen.)
0–0
2022AFC CupGroupAl-Riffa3-2
GroupShabab Al-Khalil SC1-0
GroupDhofar1-1
QuarterfinalAl-Seeb Club1-2(aet)
2023–24AFC CupGroupAl-Zawraa SC1-12-1
GroupAl-Riffa SC0-31–2
GroupNejmeh SC0–02-1

Al Arabi in UAFA

SeasonCompetitionRoundClubHomeAway
1982GCC Champions LeagueFinalRiffa S.C.2–0
1983GCC Champions LeagueFinalEttifaq FC2nd place
1985GCC Champions LeagueFinalAl-Hilal FC2nd place
1989GCC Champions League1st roundAl-Muharraq SC1–2
2nd roundFanja SC1–1
3rd roundAl-Wasl F.C.2–1
3rd roundAl-Hilal FC4–2
1994GCC Champions LeagueFinalAl Shabab FC (Riyadh)2nd place
2003GCC Champions League1st RoundAl-Muharraq SC2–1
2nd RoundAl-Oruba SC0–0
3rd RoundQatar SC0–0
4th RoundAl-Hilal FC1–0
2007GCC Champions LeagueGroup-StageAl-Muharraq SC2–2
Group-StageAl-Nasr S.C.S.C.0–1
Group-StageAl-Sharjah SCC1–1
2009–10GCC Champions LeagueGroup-StageAl Shabab (Dubai)2–01–1
Group-StageAl-Muharraq SC1–05–1
2011GCC Champions LeagueGroup-StageAl-Ahli Club (Manama)Withdrew
Group-StageAl-Ahli Dubai F.C.1–20–1
Quarter-finalAl-Arabi SC (Qatar)2–0
Semi-finalAl Shabab (Dubai)2–20–2
2012GCC Champions LeagueGroup-StageAl-Wahda F.C.2–15–1
Group-StageAl Kharaitiyat SC3–01–2
Quarter-finalRiffa S.C.2–1
Semi-finalAl-Muharraq SC2–10–2
2013UAFA Cup1st RoundAl-Fateh SC3–22–2
Quarter-finalAl Nassr FC2–32–0
Semi-finalRaja Casablanca1–12–2
FinalUSM Alger0–02–3
2015–16GCC Champions LeagueGroup StageAl-Fateh SC
Group StageBaniyas Club
Group StageAl-Arabi

Notes: * Round Rubin tournament

Club presidents

The Founding Committee in 1953 through 1960 involved Mohalhel Mohammed Al-Mudhaf and Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf.

YearsChairman
1960 Mohalhel Mohammed Al-Mudhaf
1960–61 Mohalhel Mohammed Al-Mudhaf
1961–62 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1962–63 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1963–64 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1964–65 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1965–66 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1966–67 Khalid Ahmed Al-Mudhaf
1967–68 Moussa Rashid Al-Fahad
1969–70 Mohammed Saleh Al-Mulla
1970–71 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1971–72 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1972–73 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1973–74 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1974–76 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1976–78 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
1978–79 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1979–81 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1981–83 Sheikh Nayef Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
1983–85 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1985–87 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1987–89 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1989–92 Sheikh Ali Al-Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah
1992–93 Fahd Abdulaziz Al-Humaiadhan
1993–94 Mohammed Saleh Al-Mulla
1994–97 Ahmed Sayed Abdelsamad
1997–00 Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Shehab
2000–03 Jamal Shaker Al-Kazemi
2003–06 Jamal Shaker Al-Kazemi
2006–10 Jamal Shaker Al-Kazemi
2010 Sheikh Salman Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah
2010–19 Jamal Shaker Al-Kazemi
2019– Aziz Ashour

Current squad

Players registered as professionals

KPL/VPL clubs are limited to 5 foreign professionals (4 + 1 Asian) per squad while signing 2 non-nationality Kuwaitis where 5 play on the pitch and 6 Kuwaitis play on the pitch.

Former players

List of Al-Arabi former Players

Retired numbers

See main article: Retired numbers in football. [68] [69] [70] [71] [72]

Records

Team records

1961–62, 1962–63, 1963–64

1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85

1961–62

1962–63

33 matches straight

10–0 v Al-Shorta 1962–63

10–0 v Al-Fahaheel 9 October 1964

0–5 v Kazma SC 27 October 1972

0–5 v Kuwait SC 27 November 1975

1–6 v Qadsia SC 9 December 1976

Individual records

1. Abdulrahman Al-Dawla – ?

2. Firas Al-Khatib – 186

3. Khaled Khalaf – 66

4. Ahmad Hayel – 55

5. Fahad Al-Rashidi – 51

Most appearances:

Abdulrahman Al-Dawla

Affiliated clubs

Celtic officially announced their affiliation with Al-Arabi SC in order to help both teams assist one another through ideas, experience and scouting. The agreement encompasses all sports mutually practiced by both clubs, but is mainly focused on cooperation in football.

FIFA World Cup and AFC Asian Cup players

FIFA World Cup 1982

1984 AFC Asian Cup 1996 AFC Asian Cup 2000 AFC Asian Cup 2011 AFC Asian Cup 2015 AFC Asian Cup

[75]

Honours

63 Official Trophies As of 6 February 2023

Domestic

1961–62*, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1969–70, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1992–93, 1996–97, 2001–02, 2020–21(* First ever winners)

1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1972–73, 1973–74, 1978–79, 1980–81, 1986–87, 1989–90, 2002–03, 2003–04, 2014–15, 2022–23

1961–62*, 1962–63, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1980–81, 1982–83, 1991–92, 1995–96, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2007–08, 2019–20(* First ever winners)

1964–65, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1969–70, 1971–72, 1973–74, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1994–95, 1997–98, 2008–09, 2015–16, 2017–18

1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2006–07, 2011–12, 2014–15, 2021–22, 2022–23

2002–03, 2009–10, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2019–20

2008*, 2012, 2021

2020(* First ever winners)

1969–70, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1984–85, 1988–89

1969–70, 1978–1979, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–00, 2000–2001, 2013–14

2009–10, 2012–13, 2021-22

1998–99, 2000–01, 2001–02

2003–04, 2005–06

International

1982*, 2003(* First ever winners)

1983, 1985, 1994

2012–13

Friendly

Not counted with the other 63 Official Championships

1956–57

1954–55, 1955–56

1978–79

1970–71

1970–71

1966–67

1968–69

1981–82

International Award

Khaleeji sport KUW:

Best fans of the year(1): 2014

Kems Awards:

Fans of the season(1): 2014–15

Performance in UAFA and AFC competitions

UAFA

AFC

Friendlies

Asian record

PWDLGFGAGD
9126819−11
PWDLGFGAGD
2064102831−3
PWDLGFGAGD
9441137+6

Futsal

Achievements

2012–13

2012–13

2014–15, 2015–16

2013–14

Sponsorship

In the Al-Arabi SC signed a 4-year deal with Adidas and then signed with ANTA Sports in the 2013–14 season Due to Adidas not willing to renew their contract after that in 2014–15 season Macron[79] bought ANTA Sports contract and made a contract with Al-Arabi SC. Extended Contract with Macron,[80] while after negotiations with the brand ended the club signed with Erreà.

PeriodKit manufacturerShirt partner
1976–82Pumanone
1982–96Adidas
1996–03WarriorHyundai
2003–04Nike
2004–09Wataniya Telecom
+ Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait
2009–12Adidas
2012–13Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait
2013–14ANTA
2014–15Macron
2015–16Al-Ahli Bank of Kuwait
+ Health House Nutrition*
2016–ErreàAl-Ahli Bank of Kuwait

Notes:1:* Sponsor on arm side of Kit

Sponsors

Al Arabi statistics

International Competitions (friendly)

1971

Al-Arabi SC 3–0 Perak

3/11/1974: Al-Arabi SC 1–0 Lazio[81]

2/8/2014: Al-Arabi SC 2–0 Bursaspor U-21[82]

5/8/2014: Al-Arabi SC 2–1 Bursa Nilüferspor

Against National Teams

1977–78: Al-Arabi SC 1–1 Poland

2005–06: Al-Arabi SC 2–0 Syria

2007–08: Al-Arabi SC 1–1 Ivory Coast

2013–14: Al-Arabi SC 1–0 Kyrgyzstan[83]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. On 20 October 1960, the name was changed to Al-Arabi.
  2. Web site: حضور جماهيري غير مسبوق في مباراة العربي والكويت . Unprecedented public attendance in the Arab and Kuwait match . kooora.com . 13 April 2015 . 3 March 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222714/http://www.kooora.com/?n=397602&o=n1000230 . live .
  3. Web site: arabiclub.net. Al-Arabi sporting club. 9 April 2007. 5 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110105072251/http://www.arabiclub.net/site/index.php. live.
  4. Web site: Al-Arabi Profile. Kooora.com. 9 October 2008. 27 April 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100427202817/http://www.kooora.com/default.aspx?team=230. live.
  5. Web site: Emir Cup winners. Kooora. 25 May 2008.
  6. Web site: History of titles 1960–2009. fan page. 3 December 2009. 5 January 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110105115706/http://www.arabiclub.net/site/index.php?got=history. live.
  7. Web site: Al-Arabi SC VS Lazio FC. Kazmawy. 3 December 2006. https://web.archive.org/web/20150216183303/http://www.kazmawy.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10750. 16 February 2015. dead. dmy-all.
  8. Web site: Gulf Club Champions Cup. RSSSF. 2020-05-17. 31 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230131221824/https://www.rsssf.org/tablesg/gulfclub.html. live.
  9. Web site: Knocked out of Emir Cup. kora.com Kuwait. 5 May 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140507032047/http://www.kora.com/news/read/59718/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AE%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D9%82%D9%88%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%B3%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D9%84%D9%86%D9%87%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%8A-%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A2%D9%85%D9%8A%D8%B1-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%AD/. 7 May 2014. dead. dmy-all.
  10. Web site: crowned 2014 champs. kora.com. 21 April 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714195817/http://www.kora.com/news/read/57243/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A8%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B7%D9%84%D8%A7-%D9%84%D9%83%D8%A3%D8%B3-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA%D8%AD%D8%A7%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D8%B1%D9%83%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%AD/. 14 July 2014. dead. dmy-all.
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