<strong>__________________________________</strong> <strong>Read more </strong> <strong>■ Paul Radley: </strong><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/sport/uae-football/answer-to-who-should-replace-mahdi-ali-is-right-on-uae-fas-doorstep-in-shape-of-cosmin-olaroiu">Cosmin Olaroiu the ideal successor to Mahdi Ali</a> <strong>■ 'I did my best': </strong><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/i-did-my-best-says-mahdi-ali-as-uae-football-manager-resigns-after-2018-world-cup-qualifier-defeat-to-australia">Mahdi Ali resigns after five years in charge</a> <strong>■ Comment: </strong><a href="http://www.thenational.ae/sport/football/outgoing-manager-mahdi-ali-can-be-proud-of-how-far-he-has-taken-uae-football">Mahdi Ali can be proud of achievements</a> <strong>__________________________________</strong> apassela@thenational.ae <strong>Follow us on Twitter </strong><a href="https://twitter.com/NatSportUAE">@NatSportUAE</a> <strong>Like us on Facebook at </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheNationalSport/">facebook.com/TheNationalSport</a>