The team lost in the final to Real Madrid, 4-1, but the UAE is still celebrating the team's success in the cup, surpassing expectations, and catapulting UAE football onto the global stage.
Dubai's Ruler and Crown Prince both tweeted their congratulations to Al Ain FC.
مبروك ريال مدريد الفوز بكأس العالم للأندية ٢٠١٨ في أبوظبي .. مبروك لنادي العين وصيف بطل كأس العالم ...قمة جديدة وصلتم لها مع هذه البطولة.. والقادم أجمل pic.twitter.com/b9N3lwrOyu— HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) December 22, 2018
Congratulations to Real Madrid for winning the FIFA Club World Cup title. Proud of Al Ain FC’s performance and the excellent organisation of the event. The UAE has become an important venue for international sports events.— Hamdan bin Mohammed (@HamdanMohammed) December 22, 2018