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What happened?
Sami Al-Jaber, a Saudi Arabian football legend and former captain of the national team, directed harsh criticism at the reality of Arab teams in general.
Why does the Saudi Arabian team need reforms?
Al-Jaber pointed out that the current problems are not related to coaches only, but extend to the technical, physical, and organizational aspects within the entire system.
What is the solution?
Al-Jaber emphasized that development is not related to names or coaches only, but to a complete system that starts from the grassroots and ends with the first team.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Saudi Arabia 0-0 United Arab Emirates |
Can the Saudi Arabian team learn from Morocco?
Al-Jaber cited the Moroccan experience as a successful model for football development, where a large-scale effort began after the 2018 World Cup.
What is the conclusion?
Al-Jaber pointed out that Arab teams need long-term projects if they want to close the gap with the world's top teams, rather than searching for temporary solutions after each tournament.
