Sanaa, Dec. 17th, 2009 (WAM) -- A Yemeni Daily "Akhbar Al Youm" has praised the initiative of UAE football Federation for holding a friendly match between football teams of Egypt and Algeria in UAE to overcome legacy of the results of two matches in Khartoum and Cairo between the two nations in the World Cup Football.
The daily said in an article written by the Journalist Mohammed Raweh Al Sheibani, titled "Trillion Thanks to the UAE", that this initiative deserves our appreciation pointing out that the Swiss Chairman of the International Federation of football, Mr. Joseph Platter has also welcomed this initiative. Al Sheibani added "It would be better if there were two matches instead of one, the first in Algeria and the second in Egypt. Both matches to be administered by an arbitration panel from the UAE and to be broadcast live on the satellites "Arabsat and Nilesat" At the moment itself. Also, qualified Athletes commentators from the Arab Federation of Radio and Television should comment and agreements regarding the result of the match should be made in advance. It would be helpful to distribute to the players and coaches of both teams, gold medals called brotherhood and tolerance medals at the end of matches". He noted that the attendance of Chairman of the International Federation of Football and the Heads of Asian, African and European Unions should be required.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2009.
