Al-Zahrani denies statements attributed to the Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki
The official spokesperson for the Saudi Ministry of Sports, Adel Al-Zahrani, put an end to the controversy surrounding recent statements attributed to the Minister of Sports, Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal. Al-Zahrani categorically confirmed that His Highness the Minister has not given any interviews or made any statements to any media outlet recently, thus denying all the rumors circulating on social media platforms and some unofficial news websites.
Details of the official denial via the "X" platform
This clarification came in a tweet posted by Al-Zahrani on his verified official account on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he stated: “With reference to the statements attributed to the Minister of Sports that are being circulated, we would like to confirm that His Highness has not made any statement to any media outlet, as is being reported.” The official spokesperson added, explaining the established mechanism for official statements, “Any statement from His Highness will be issued through official channels.” This step comes as part of the Ministry’s commitment to transparency and to prevent inaccurate journalistic speculation.
The importance of obtaining information from official sources
This denial comes at a time of significant activity and rapid developments in the Saudi sports scene, creating a fertile ground for rumors and speculation. This clarification serves as an important reminder to all media outlets and sports fans to rely exclusively on official Ministry channels, such as the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and the Ministry's and Minister's official social media accounts, to obtain reliable and accurate information.
Ministry of Sports Media Policy
The Ministry of Sport, under the leadership of Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, follows a clear and highly professional media strategy. Decisions, initiatives, and new directions are announced through unified official statements, ensuring that accurate information reaches everyone simultaneously. His Highness the Minister is known for his direct and clear communication at official events and scheduled press conferences, avoiding off-the-cuff remarks that could be misinterpreted, which enhances the credibility of the institutional work within the sports system.
The impact of rumors on the sports scene
It is worth noting that the circulation of fabricated or inaccurate statements can negatively impact the stability of the sports community and create confusion among both fans and clubs. Therefore, the swift intervention of the official spokesperson is a necessary proactive step to nip rumors in the bud and to reaffirm the Ministry's commitment to effective and transparent communication with the sports community, in line with the qualitative leap that Saudi sports are witnessing within the framework of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
