Saudi footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad is in intensive care after a serious fall from a second-floor balcony in Dubai. The 30-year-old winger, currently playing for Al Shabab, was on a short vacation when the incident occurred.
Details of the Accident
Dubai Police confirmed that Al-Muwallad fell from the balcony of his residence. The initial investigation revealed the accident happened while he was on the balcony. Authorities are still looking into the circumstances of the incident, but reports have surfaced suggesting possible “criminal suspicions.”
أعلنت القيادة العامة لشرطة دبي أن لاعب كرة القدم السعودي فهد المولد تعرض لحادث خلال وجوده في إجازة قصيرة في دبي، عندما سقط من شرفة منزله بالدور الثاني حيث أظهرت التحقيقات الأولية، أن الحادث وقع أثناء وجوده في الشرفة.
وأضافت القيادة العامة لشرطة دبي أن الحالة الصحية للاعب فهد… pic.twitter.com/zFCdM4yaU3— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) September 14, 2024
Al-Muwallad’s Condition and Support
Al-Muwallad is now receiving intensive care at a Dubai hospital. Medical teams are providing him with necessary care, while the Saudi consulate in Dubai is monitoring the situation closely. The consulate issued a statement on X, confirming they were informed of the accident and are following the ongoing investigation with the Dubai police.
Al Shabab’s captain has traveled to Dubai to check on Al-Muwallad’s condition. The football community is rallying behind him, with fans and teammates expressing their concerns and wishes for his recovery.
Al-Muwallad’s Career Overview
Al-Muwallad, who represented Saudi Arabia in the 2018 World Cup, has had a remarkable career, scoring 17 goals in 74 international matches. Before joining Al Shabab, he played for Jeddah’s Al Ittihad. Despite his on-field success, his career has been marred by two doping bans. The first occurred in 2019, while the most recent ban, from March 2022 to September 2023, came after testing positive for a banned substance.
Al-Muwallad’s return to the field was highly anticipated after his suspension, but this latest incident has left his future uncertain. For now, the focus remains on his recovery as investigations continue.
