Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, congratulated His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the sisterly State of Qatar, for crowning the Qatar national team as champions of the Asian Football Cup for the second time in a row after defeating its Jordanian counterpart 3 -1 in the match that brought them together at Lusail Stadium in Doha.
His Highness said on the “X” platform: “I congratulate my brother Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad and the brothers in Qatar for the national team’s victory in the Asian Football Cup, and I praise the distinguished performance of the two teams, the Qatari and the Jordanian, and the high sportsmanship that prevailed between them during the match. I also congratulate the sister State of Qatar for the successful organization of the tournament.”
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, also congratulated the Emir of Qatar on the victory of the Qatari team, and on the technical and organizational success of the Asian Cup. His Highness said via “X”: “A wonderful organisation.. an enjoyable match.. an exceptional sporting performance.. Congratulations to my brother Tamim.. and to the beloved people of Qatar for winning the Asian Football Cup.. We also congratulate Jordan, this wonderful team that raises the heads of the Arabs.”
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, President of the Presidential Council, congratulated the Emir of Qatar on the victory, and His Highness said via “X”: “The Qatari and Jordanian teams presented an outstanding level during the tournament and deserved praise. I congratulate the sister State of Qatar on the success of organizing this tournament, wishing it more sporting achievements.”
His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi, said that the tournament highlighted the brilliance of Arab and Asian football.
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