On June 3, Beijing time, the Arab media "albayan" spread a piece of explosive news, the Syrian national team leader Abdul Qader Qadagli in an interview, the responsibility for the change of venue of the 40 strong match to China, accusing it of tournament arrangements are flawed, and the other participating teams caused by the constraints.
The leader said the team is still welcoming with open arms anyone who is willing to contribute to the national team despite the fact that at least seven of its top players, including soccer star Omar Kalbin, may be facing difficulties at the moment. He stressed, "Omar has always been a much loved member of our team and we look forward to his return. As a mark of respect for the team, he must abide by our rules."
In retrospect, the Syrian Football Federation announced in November last year that former Al Hilal player and striker Omar Kalbin, who now plays for Al Wahda in the UAE, had been disqualified from representing Syria in international matches and banned for life for inappropriate remarks about national team coach Nabil Maaloul.
As for the current preparations for the Syrian team in Dubai, Abdul Qader Qadagli said that the UAE has always been the preferred destination for Syria's preparations because of its suitable training grounds and accommodation. Full of gratitude, he said, "The UAE is a perfect country for us, whether it is the training facilities or the comfortable accommodation, everything is just right here and it has become our favorite destination."
