UAE Pro League

David Villa David Villa is hoping for a reunion with former Barcelona team-mate Xavi in MLS, when the midfielder's contract expires.

Al Wahda Hussain Fadhel netted an equaliser one minute from time as Al Wahda stayed top of the Arabian Gulf League with a 1-1 draw against Al Jazira.

Michel Bastos New signing Michel Bastos is determined to join Roma for the long haul after completing his move to the Serie A side.

Al Shabab Al Ahli's lead at the top of the UAE Pro League is down to a point after they slumped to a 2-1 loss at Al Wasl, their first of the season.

Al Wahda Al Wahda saw their lead at the top of the Arabian Gulf League cut following Thursday's enthralling 3-3 draw with Ajman.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni Much-travelled striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni has joined Reading, who become the 32-year-old's sixth English club.

Al Shabab Carlos Villanueva struck an 85th-minute winner as Al Shabab remained in touch with the Arabian Gulf Leaders by winning 2-1 at Al Dhafra.

Al Wahda Sebastian Tagliabue's brace helped Al Wahda hold off the threat of a stubborn Bani Yas side to triumph 3-2 in the UAE Pro League on Tuesday.

Al Shabab Al Shabab were required to come from a goal down to see off rock-bottom Al Ittihad Kalba on Saturday and keep their Arabian Gulf League title hopes intact.

Al Ain Asamoah Gyan put off-field problems to one side as he scored one and assisted two others in Al Ain's 4-0 Asian Gulf League win at Ajman.