Women's football in the United Arab Emirates

Women's football in the United Arab Emirates is growing in popularity but is mainly played in affluent areas.[1][2][3][4]

For more in depth, albeit general information see Football in the United Arab Emirates.
Women's football in the United Arab Emirates
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Governing bodyUnited Arab Emirates Football Association
National team(s)Women's national team
International competitions

In order to improve the United Arab Emirates women's national football team, many of the top players are involved in cultural exchanges with the United States.[5]

See also

References
  1. "Women's soccer teams in Saudi Arabia and UAE encouraged to be champions". Alarabiya. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  2. "Soccer team scores for women's rights in Islamic world in sports — and society". Washington Times. Retrieved 2012-07-29.
  3. Val HendersonContributor, espnW.comLikeArchive. "Philadelphia helps nurture UAE soccer dream - espnW". Espn.go.com. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
  4. Eugene Harnan. "Soccer league launched by Emirati women - The National". Thenational.ae. Retrieved 2012-09-18.
  5. "UAE female football team pick up tips on tour of US". The National. Retrieved 2012-07-29.


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