{
  "id": 10703552,
  "title": "Inside UAE Football: Precision FC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/inside-uae-football-precision-fc",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T13:29:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/inside-uae-football-precision-fc-1.500692283"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Founded in 2023 by Sonny Cobbs, Precision Football Club in Dubai transcends the realm of a mere football team. Nestled within Ibn Battuta Mall, the club's facility accommodates various stages of football development, ranging from children's initial exposure to the sport to the progression of academy players through its ranks. Currently, Precision's men's team competes in the UAE Second Division, but the club's scope extends beyond its first-team squad.\n\nBoasting a high-tech center, virtual reality training, a smart pitch, and interactive technology, Precision integrates traditional football training with cutting-edge advancements and diverse sporting activities. This amalgamation creates an environment conducive to players' growth, whether in passing, ball control, speed, movement, or decision-making. Elite footballers such as England international and Arsenal winger Noni Madueke have also benefited from Precision's state-of-the-art facilities.\n\nHowever, Precision's appeal particularly lies in its commitment to grassroots football. The club's academy welcomes children as young as three, offering an accessible entry point to football. Players progress through the academy and development squads, with the club's Elite Pathway designed to guide them toward senior football. Thus, a child joining Precision at three could potentially remain within the same football structure for years, ultimately striving for professional success.\n\nPrecision has also prioritized women's and girls' football, establishing the Girls Academy as an integral part of its grassroots program. This pathway leads into Precision Women, which made an impressive debut in the 2025/26 season by winning the UAE FA Women's Cup. Furthermore, the club's first team has started attracting experienced figures from the professional game, with former Fulham player Ben Pringle currently serving as its first-team head coach. Pringle, who played for clubs like Fulham and Rotherham United in the English Football League, brings substantial English football experience to the UAE club. The club's modern approach is complemented by player and content creator Levi Michael, who has amassed over 80,000 followers on Instagram and has worked with prominent sports figures and brands, further enhancing Precision's profile.",
  "summary": "Dubai: When you walk into Precision Football Club, it quickly becomes clear that this is about far more than a football team. Based at Ibn Battuta Mall , you will find children taking their first steps in the game, academy players making their way through the ranks and aspiring professionals preparing for matches. Founded by Sonny Cobbs in 2023, Precision began life as a football facility before…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}