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AWANA DIAB, the footballer who became an internet sensation with a backheeled penalty, has been killed in a car crash.
The United Arab Emirates midfielder, 21, shot to fame in July thanks to a cheeky spot-kick in his country's 7-2 win over Lebanon.
Considered a promising talent, Awana was tragically involved in an accident when travelling back from training yesterday.
Khalfan Al Rumaithi, president of the UAE FA, said: "Awana was very honest, keen and committed to his duties. It's a great loss for us, it is very painful news."
Zhang Jilong, acting president of the Asian Football Confederation, also paid tribute to the player.
He added: "On behalf of AFC and the Asian football family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the UAE football community, family and friends of Awana.
"His demise at such a young age is a great loss to Asian and UAE football in particular."
To relive the famous moment which saw Diab take the web by storm — and get substituted and booked for his troubles on the day — click the video player below.
The United Arab Emirates midfielder, 21, shot to fame in July thanks to a cheeky spot-kick in his country's 7-2 win over Lebanon.
Considered a promising talent, Awana was tragically involved in an accident when travelling back from training yesterday.
Khalfan Al Rumaithi, president of the UAE FA, said: "Awana was very honest, keen and committed to his duties. It's a great loss for us, it is very painful news."
Zhang Jilong, acting president of the Asian Football Confederation, also paid tribute to the player.
He added: "On behalf of AFC and the Asian football family, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the UAE football community, family and friends of Awana.
"His demise at such a young age is a great loss to Asian and UAE football in particular."
To relive the famous moment which saw Diab take the web by storm — and get substituted and booked for his troubles on the day — click the video player below.
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Jack Griffin
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People in the UAE drive extremely fast, and some are completely reckless: overtaking by the right is the rule, speed limits are ignored by many, even heavy trucks. Last-second line change seems to be a national sport. The UAE has the third-highest death rate from traffic accidents in the world (just behind Saudi and Oman).
People in the UAE drive extremely fast, and some are completely reckless: overtaking by the right is the rule, speed limits are ignored by many, even heavy trucks. Last-second line change seems to be a national sport. The UAE has the third-highest death rate from traffic accidents in the world (just behind Saudi and Oman).