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== Club philosophy == |
== Club philosophy == |
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Royal FC embodies modern football ideologies, blending European football strategies with a Middle Eastern flair. The club has not only attracted a significant fan base but also established multiple academies across the UAE and expanded with branches in Egypt, showcasing their commitment to football development.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2Xguv3vHg |title=رئيس نادي رويال الإماراتي: استفدنا بشكل كبير جدا فنيا وتسويقيا من مواجهة فريق بحجم بيراميدز |date=2022-10-03 |last=ONTime Sports |access-date=2024-05-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
Royal FC embodies modern football ideologies, blending [[European football]] strategies with a [[Middle Eastern]] flair. The club has not only attracted a significant fan base but also established multiple academies across the UAE and expanded with branches in [[Egypt]], showcasing their commitment to football development.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl2Xguv3vHg |title=رئيس نادي رويال الإماراتي: استفدنا بشكل كبير جدا فنيا وتسويقيا من مواجهة فريق بحجم بيراميدز |date=2022-10-03 |last=ONTime Sports |access-date=2024-05-21 |via=YouTube}}</ref> |
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| Nickname(s) | Royal |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| Stadium | UIS International |
| Owner | Mohamed Boghdady |
| Head coach | Park Jae-hong |
| League | UAE Second Division League |
| 2023–24 | SDL, 4th |
| Website | https://www.royalfc.club/ |
Royal FC[1][2] is a professional football club based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The club was founded in 2021 and competes in the UAE 2nd Division.[3]
History
Royal FC[4] quickly rose through the ranks of UAE football, starting in the UAE Third Division League and winning the championship to secure promotion to the 2nd Division in their inaugural 2022–2023 season.[5][6][7][8] In the following season, they were contenders for promotion to the 1st Division, narrowly missing out by a few points. Notable achievements include producing the highest goal scorer in their division, Ousseynou Tall,[9] who has prior experience in the Argentine Primera División.
== Current squad == [10] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Club philosophy
Royal FC embodies modern football ideologies, blending European football strategies with a Middle Eastern flair. The club has not only attracted a significant fan base but also established multiple academies across the UAE and expanded with branches in Egypt, showcasing their commitment to football development.[11]
Future plans
Royal FC is committed to continuous development and innovation in youth football in the UAE. One of their most exciting future plans is the launch of a full residential program in Dubai, UAE[12] that combines football training with education. This program, the first of its kind in the UAE, will provide aspiring young footballers with a comprehensive environment to nurture their talents and academic development. While further details about the program are likely forthcoming, its introduction highlights Royal FC's dedication to pushing the boundaries of youth football development in the UAE.
References
- ^ "UAE Football Association: Royal FC". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "Royal FC - Soccer - Team Profile - Results, fixtures, squad, statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "x.com". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ RoyalFC (2023-04-27). Nile Sport NEWS. Retrieved 2024-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ "UAE Football Association: Royal FC Champions". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ FilGoal (2023-04-27). "بملكية مصرية.. رويال يتأهل إلى دوري الدرجة الثانية الإماراتي". FilGoal.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "حكاية نادي رويال الطامح لكتابة التاريخ في الإمارات". يلاكورة.كوم (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ فضل, متابعة-محمد (2023-05-02). "رويال.. خطوة في طريق النجاح". www.albayan.ae (in Arabic). Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "UAE Football Association: Top Scorer". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ "UAE Football Association: Royal FC Squad". www.uaefa.ae. Retrieved 2024-05-21.
- ^ ONTime Sports (2022-10-03). رئيس نادي رويال الإماراتي: استفدنا بشكل كبير جدا فنيا وتسويقيا من مواجهة فريق بحجم بيراميدز. Retrieved 2024-05-21 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Royal FC Residential Football Academy". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2024-06-07.