The president of Al-Shabab club promises transparency after the loss to Al-Taawoun
Following the painful 2-0 defeat suffered by Al-Shabab's first football team against Al-Taawon, the club's chairman, Abdulaziz bin Fahd Al-Malik, broke his silence to deliver an important and direct message to all those affiliated with the Al-Shabab entity, acknowledging the difficult and critical stage that the "Sheikh of Clubs" is currently going through.
An acknowledgment of the harsh reality and a date for revelation
The owner confirmed via his official social media account that the current situation within the club is painful and distressing for fans, supporters, and all those following the sports scene, noting the legitimate concern prevailing. The club president emphasized that the administration is fully aware of the responsibility placed upon it, affirming its complete commitment to the principle of absolute transparency.
In a move aimed at clarifying matters, the owner announced his intention to explain all the details and files related to the club’s situation in full through a special meeting, which will be held before the team’s anticipated match against “Neom” club, in order to inform the fans and the public about what is happening behind the scenes, away from speculations and rumors.
Youth: A rich history facing exceptional challenges
These statements come at a time when Al-Shabab, nicknamed "The Lion," is experiencing circumstances described by its president as unprecedented in the history of this venerable institution. Al-Shabab is one of the four major pillars of Saudi football and the first club founded in the capital, Riyadh. It boasts a rich history of local and continental championships and has produced many prominent players who have served the national team for many years. Therefore, any setback for this great club casts a shadow not only on its fans but also on the strength and competitiveness of the Saudi league as a whole.
The importance of cooperation in light of evolving competition
The owner pointed out that the difficult circumstances have negatively affected the team’s stability and progress during the current season, stressing that overcoming these obstacles requires a serious stand and joint work from everyone, starting with the board of directors, passing through the technical and administrative staff and the players, and reaching the most important element, which is the fans.
This stage is of utmost importance given the tremendous development that Saudi sports are witnessing and the qualitative shift in the level of competitiveness in the Roshan Professional League, where staying at the top now requires integrated institutional work and technical and administrative stability to face the increasing challenges from all clubs.
A call for calm and confidence
The president of Al-Shabab concluded his remarks by reaffirming his confidence in the club's fans, describing them as the cornerstone of the club's success and expressing his certainty in their ability to support the team during these exceptional circumstances to get back on track. He called on everyone to remain calm and prioritize the club's best interests, pledging that the administration would continue to exert maximum effort to maintain Al-Shabab's historical standing and restore its balance in upcoming competitions.
