DUBAI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The German National Football Team is scheduled to play the UAE National Team in an exhibition match today at 10PM in Al Maktoum Stadium at Al Nasr Club. The friendly match aims to have an exciting line up featuring the best players from both sides, which should provide for great family entertainment and an action packed game.

Sheikh Maktoum was quoted as saying, “We are truly honoured to be hosting such a prestigious event at Al Nasr Sports Club. The German team is globally well respected in the world of football and we are privileged to have them playing the UAE National Team. It should be an exciting event where fans will get to see their favorite stars from both teams in their truest form. We are also planning more events such as this one throughout the year in line with the numerous prestigious sporting attractions being hosted within the city. I would also like to thank the federation for all the hard work they have put in to make this momentous event such a success.”

The Football Federation also further extended their Arabian hospitality by hosting a dinner reception for the visiting German team at the world renowned Burj Al Arab Hotel as a token of appreciation and gratitude. His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum was also in attendance.

Tickets for the event can be purchased directly at the stadium or at Virgin Megastores.

Notes to the editor:

Al Nasr Club:

The Al Nasr Sports Club is an icon of UAE’s sporting heritage and is one of the oldest football clubs in the UAE. Al-Nasr Sports Club (English: Victory) is a football team located in Dubai and plays in the UAE League. Al-Nasr, literally translating to "victory" in Arabic was founded in 1945. They finished sixth in the UAE League in 2008-09.

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Picture of Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Al Nasr football club shares a hearty moment at dinner at Burj Al Arab with the German Ambassador to the UAE and his wife

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Picture of Sheikh Maktoum bin Hasher Al Maktoum, Chairman of Al Nasr football club and UAEFA Chairman Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi at the dinner hosted at Burj Al Arab Hotel in honour of the German National Football team