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البيان الرياضية
Clubs Lacking Stadiums Pay 550,000 AED Yearly
The article addresses the issue of the lack of available stadiums and its impact on corporate clubs and private teams in Emirati football. The text explains that the cost of renting stadiums ranges between 250,000 and 550,000 Dirhams annually, representing a significant financial burden for the clubs, especially since they do not receive direct revenue from the federation in exchange. Some clubs are forced, due to the unavailability of private stadiums, to play on opponents' grounds, raising concerns about equal opportunities and fairness in competition. While some clubs, such as Dibba Al-Hisn, Al Emarat, Fujairah, and Al Orouba, own private stadiums, most amateur teams and private clubs face constant traveling between venues and the high costs of renting. The article highlights cases of certain clubs that have invested in private stadiums or anticipated long-term agreements—for example, United Football Club, which signed a contract extending until 2047. Meanwhile, the absence of private stadiums remains an obstacle to the development and transparency of these clubs, raising questions about the viability of investing in sports facilities as a solution to funding and competitiveness issues.
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