Al-Nassr Club statement: Official escalation against smear campaigns and pressure
The management of Al-Nassr FC issued a strongly worded statement via the club's official account on the "X" platform, revealing its firm stance against what it described as systematic campaigns targeting the club and its sporting project. The management emphasized that it had chosen silence and restraint since the beginning of the current season regarding attempts to disrupt and incite public opinion, wishing to focus on fair competition. However, the recent transgressions necessitated an official response and a threat of escalation to the relevant authorities.
Details of Al-Nassr's statement and the accusations made
The statement clarified that certain sports entities and media figures, including club representatives and former honorary members, led campaigns through television channels and official statements that included insults and questioning the integrity of the competition. Al-Nassr's management indicated that these parties made explicit accusations of rigging the championships, which contradicts the facts and is primarily aimed at manipulating public opinion and exerting pressure on sports committees and authorities to serve private interests, rather than adhering to the principles of fair competition on the field.
The context of the Saudi sports project and the importance of timing
These events take on particular significance given the current context of Saudi sports. The Kingdom is undergoing a historic transformation through the "Saudi Sports Project," stemming from Vision 2030, which has garnered global attention by attracting elite international football stars and raising the market and technical value of the Saudi Professional League. In this context, Al-Nassr's management believes that questioning the integrity of the competition not only affects the club but also undermines the entire national sports project and attempts to sabotage the significant achievements of the past period.
A sporting precedent and a threat to achievements
Al-Nasr Club issued a statement describing the events of the past two days as a dangerous "sports precedent" aimed at taking sports out of its legitimate competitive framework. The club's management asserted that the return of certain administrative figures who had employed such tactics before the launch of the sports project contributed to the escalating tensions. The club emphasized that these practices rely on false interpretations and malicious accusations intended to shift the sporting conflict into arenas far removed from the spirit of sportsmanship.
Legal steps and rights protection
In closing, Al-Nassr Club reiterated its full commitment to regulations and bylaws, expressing its strong confidence in the relevant official authorities and their ability to stop these violations to ensure fairness and equality among all clubs. The administration affirmed that it will not hesitate to take all legal measures to protect the club's rights and will stand firm against any abuse directed at the coaching staff, players, or club members. It noted that this statement was issued to provide the relevant authorities with a complete picture of the attempts to distort the sporting landscape.
