Sultan Al-Otaibi Responds to Backlash After Ali Lajami Incident

The Saudi Arabia national team lost to Japan in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers.

What happened?

Sports journalist Sultan Al-Otaibi responded to the backlash after the incident with Ali Lajami. Lajami responded aggressively to Al-Otaibi after being asked about the team's poor performance in the match.

Why does this matter for Saudi Arabia?

This incident shows the tension between players and journalists in Saudi Arabia. The Saudi national team needs the support of the fans to achieve positive results in the qualifiers.

What comes next?

The Saudi national team will face strong teams in the 2026 World Cup Asian qualifiers. Players and journalists must work together to achieve success.