Fahad Al-Mawlid comments on the Dubai incident: Was it an assassination attempt?
Saudi international star Fahad Al-Muwallad has returned to the forefront of the sports scene again, about a year and a half after the tragic incident he suffered in Dubai, through a brief comment that sparked a storm of questions and reopened the case file that preoccupied Gulf and Arab public opinion.
Shocking comment and quick deletion
In a surprising turn of events, the Al-Shabab and Saudi national team star reacted to a video circulating on the "X" platform (formerly Twitter), which promoted the narrative that what happened to the player was not an accidental fall, but rather an "assassination attempt." Al-Muwallad's response was a single phrase with profound implications: " God is sufficient for me, and He is the best disposer of affairs ."
This comment, the first direct public response attributed to the player since the incident in September 2024, was short-lived, deleted approximately an hour after it was posted. However, this was enough time for social media users to document the response, sparking a new wave of speculation about what truly transpired that mysterious night.
Historical background: From stadiums to intensive care
To understand the extent of the sympathy and interest surrounding this issue, one must consider Fahad Al-Muwallad's place in the landscape of Saudi football. Nicknamed "The Black Panther," Al-Muwallad is one of the most prominent talents to have emerged from Saudi football in the last decade. He began his illustrious career with Al-Ittihad, where he became an icon for the team thanks to his exceptional speed and decisive goals. He represented the Saudi national team in major international tournaments, most notably the World Cup, before later moving to Al-Shabab.
This star's career took a dramatic turn in September 2024, following the international break. He traveled to Dubai for a short vacation, but the trip ended with the shocking news of his fall from the balcony of his second-floor apartment. That moment not only temporarily ended his sporting career but also plunged him into a critical health crisis that required urgent intervention from the Kingdom's sports and health authorities.
Between the official narrative and criminal suspicions
From the very first moments of the incident, conflicting reports emerged. Initial investigations by Dubai Police indicated a fall, while further investigations continued to determine whether or not there was any criminal suspicion. Despite the passage of time, the situation remained shrouded in mystery, which fueled a wide range of rumors.
The last comment on the Mawlid, although brief, gave strong justification to proponents of the "premeditated act" theory, as many interpreted the phrase "God is sufficient for me, and He is the best disposer of affairs" as an indication of an injustice done to him, and not just a passing prayer, especially since it came in response to a video that spoke explicitly about the assassination.
The ongoing treatment journey and the impact of the event
It is worth noting that Fahad Al-Muwallad was transferred via medical evacuation plane from Dubai to Riyadh to complete his treatment at King Abdulaziz Medical City, where he underwent a series of surgeries and intensive care. The Saudi and Arab sports community awaits any official statement or legal clarification that may be issued in the coming days to reveal the circumstances surrounding this incident, and whether it marks the beginning of the player's full recovery and the unveiling of the truth, or merely a fleeting reaction in a long and arduous recovery journey.
