Al Ain (N) - Mon 23rd June, 02:00 | CWC | Pre-Match Thread

[eyalluvitt]

It was cold in there for the Miami v Porto game, more than a few erect nipples on display … including mine [emoji15][emoji23]

 

[cibaman]

The club probably are waiting to see how far we get but even if we get to the final, that's on July 13th so over a month before the start of the season.

Although they’ll all go on holiday at the end of the CWC. They usually give them 3 weeks off after an international competition but they might look to shorten that a bit. If they reach the final they’ll probably only have time to fit in one friendly before the PL starts

 

[cibaman]

We will be OK tomorrow though as it’s in the 90’s here in Hotlanta, so they’ll have the roof closed and AC will be cranked up ..

In Orlando it’s hot but with thunderstorms in the afternoon. If that continues it could disrupt the Juve match

 

[Gaz (FMwkdsoul)]

Expect an almost full XI change

Ortega

Nunes
Khusnanov
Josko
Ait Nouri

Nico
Gundo
Silva

Echeverri
Haaland
Bobb

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

I’ve just got a steak in, some broccoli and mushrooms. 1am alarm. Cook said steak and veg just in time for kick off.

Then it’s a food coma through the day after full time.

 

[mac]

I will be at sea at that time. Is it possible to download Dazn onto phone

 

[Keith Moon]

When Sheikh Mansour’s City faces Al Ain FC—a club long supported and led by his brothers, including Sheikh Hazza, Sheikh Tahnoun, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed—it becomes more than just a football match. It’s a rare family affair played out on the global stage, where sibling rivalry meets sporting prestige, and the pitch becomes a symbol of power, pride, and ambition within the ruling Al Nahyan dynasty.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

Not seen any pre season matches planned so I suspect this is it. And rightly so.

If we win, does it count as a 24/25 season trophy or 25/26?

I’d say neither. Like a World Cup, it would simply be a 2025 trophy as we are between seasons.

 

[The perfect fumble]

When Sheikh Mansour’s City faces Al Ain FC—a club long supported and led by his brothers, including Sheikh Hazza, Sheikh Tahnoun, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed—it becomes more than just a football match. It’s a rare family affair played out on the global stage, where sibling rivalry meets sporting prestige, and the pitch becomes a symbol of power, pride, and ambition within the ruling Al Nahyan dynasty.

Yep, the Chairman of Al Ain FC is Sheik Mansour's older brother and the President of the club is another older brother.

116 incoming.

 

[Xhavenjoe]

I will be at sea at that time. Is it possible to download Dazn onto phone

Its a phone app so I'm sure you could.

 

[The perfect fumble]

The venue for this match is something else....

 

[Impeccable One]

The venue for this match is something else....

Probably one of the best in the USA with ‘reasonable’ food/beverage choice/price

 

[The perfect fumble]

 

[Tbilisi]

When Sheikh Mansour’s City faces Al Ain FC—a club long supported and led by his brothers, including Sheikh Hazza, Sheikh Tahnoun, and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed—it becomes more than just a football match. It’s a rare family affair played out on the global stage, where sibling rivalry meets sporting prestige, and the pitch becomes a symbol of power, pride, and ambition within the ruling Al Nahyan dynasty.

I was born on the exact same day as Sheikh Mansours eldest brother Mohammed but I don't think he was born in St Marys and plus I'm potless so there the similarity ends unfortunately.

 

[Le Havre Oswald]

I will be at sea at that time. Is it possible to download Dazn onto phone

Are you a pirate

 

[Tbilisi]

Was in a NY bar on Thursday night and a West Indian guy showed me a pic of him and Pep that he said he took when City first flew out there, made me think the team are getting some good downtime as NY s a long way from Florida.

 

[Cobwebcat]

 

[bluestevei]

Any maniacs staying up for this one

Me, out for a drink, then bed then get up about 1 30 I usually get up because dog wants to go for a piss about then but watch he want to go out about 4 after game

 

[Keepingthefaithsince1976]

I was born on the exact same day as Sheikh Mansours eldest brother Mohammed but I don't think he was born in St Marys and plus I'm potless so there the similarity ends unfortunately.

You could claim you were switched at birth..they might have a spare 100 grand under their deck chair to keep you quiet!

 

[SWP's back]

Common scenario for those of us in the southern hemisphere countries.

Nothing to do with being southern hemisphere mate. South Africans are only an hour ahead.

But I’m on the same time zone as western Oz and I’m in the northern hemisphere and often have to get up at 3am and 4am for matches (or midnight last week).