Mahdi Ali speaks to his players during the AFC Champions League match between Iran's Foolad and Shabab Al Ahli in April 2022. His club wished him well following an accident in Thailand. AFP
Mahdi Ali being cheered by his national team players in 2012. Reuters
Ali played for the UAE team in the 1980s and was its coach for 15 years. He has been head coach at Shabab Al Ahli since 2017. The National
Ali is widely respected in Gulf football. AFP
Mahdi Ali speaks to his players during the AFC Champions League match between Iran's Foolad and Shabab Al Ahli in April 2022. His club wished him well following an accident in Thailand. AFP
Mahdi Ali being cheered by his national team players in 2012. Reuters
Ali played for the UAE team in the 1980s and was its coach for 15 years. He has been head coach at Shabab Al Ahli since 2017. The National
