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Adnan Khamees Al-Talyani ( 1964 ) is a Football player from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He started playing football in the 1970s in the streets of the United Arab Emirates, and lived out his childhood in Sharjah . He then joined Al Shaab Club in 1980 , and played there until 1999 . He officially retired from Football in January 2003. A testimonial match was played on his honour between Italian champions Juventus and a team of famous players from all around the world. Upon the selection of Heshmat Mohajerani (the former trainer of the Iran National Team ) as the trainer of the U.A.E. National Team , Adnan was selected for that team. Notably, he retired from international football in 1997 as the all-time leader in International Appearances , with 164 and 53 goals. As of January 2006, he is still tied for fourth on the All-time List for men. In January 1999 , U.S. Women's star Kristine Lilly surpassed his total with her 165th cap, and has added 137 more (as of January 23, 2006) in an international career that still continues. EXTERNAL LINK |
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