Rui Vitória's Al Wasl Thrashes Al Shamal 8-1 in Netherlands Friendly

Al Wasl, the UAE Pro League club managed by Portuguese coach Rui Vitória, secured a dominant 8-1 victory over Qatari side Al Shamal in a pre-season friendly match held in the Netherlands. The match, reported by Portuguese sports newspaper Record on July 24, 2026, served as preparation for the upcoming season. The article highlights the lopsided scoreline as a notable result for Vitória's team, who are building momentum ahead of competitive fixtures. The report is part of a broader international sports news roundup, also covering other football transfers and events, such as Ricardo Mangas joining Monza, Mark van Bommel becoming Belgium head coach, and post-World Cup controversies involving Argentina and Spain.

First published Aug 4, 02:03 PM UTCUpdated Jul 24, 04:13 PM UTC1 reports · 1 sources

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