Al-Wahda team captain, Ismail Matar, stressed that he is thinking about heading into training following his decision to retire from football at the end of the current season, stressing that “Al-Anabi” will be crowned with the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup title, by defeating Al-Ain with a goal without a response, the day before yesterday, and achieving the 10th title. With Al Wahda, it is the best conclusion to his career with the club.
With Al Wahda, Matar won three league titles, one President’s Cup title, three Super Cup titles, and the same in the Professional League Cup (Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Cup).
He said in press statements, after the match, that he felt proud and happy because of the wonderful feelings he received from everyone, explaining: “I thank all the players for the gift they gave me of having the opportunity to win a new title at the end of my career. We tried hard and succeeded in achieving the title.” He explained that his decision to “retire is irreversible, after a long and distinguished career.”
He added: “No one can choose how to end his career. I do not know anything except Al-Wahda Club, and I cannot deny the credit of others to me. It was an honor for me to play another final with Al-Wahda and win the title.” Matar explained that he himself decided to put an end to his career without any pressure, and he also said: “I am very happy to have represented the national team on many occasions and for many years. Frankly, I will miss this after leaving the football field.” He continued his speech by saying: “The audience deserves the joy of the title after this patience in the current season.” As for his next destination, and whether he will repeat the career of his brother Yasser Matar, who works as a coach in the youth sector at Al-Wahda Club, he said: “I hope to transfer the experiences I have gained throughout my career to the emerging players, in any way possible.”
It is noteworthy that Ismail Matar, 41 years old, participated in the 86th minute of the Al Ain match, and was present when Al Wahda won the title for the third time in its history.
“Samaa” is considered one of the legends of Emirati football and Al Wahda Club in particular, since the youth stage in 1997, before he was promoted to the first team in 2001, and continued until the current season, where he left for a short period in 2009, when he joined Al Sadd of Qatar, for example. On loan, before returning again to “Annabi”.
. The captain of the Al-Wahda team confirmed that his decision to retire is irreversible.
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