"I Take Responsibility".. Musab Al-Juwair Breaks His Silence After Being Excluded from the Saudi Camp

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Afaq News in Arabic, click here - Al-Qadsiah player, Musab Al-Juwair, sent an apology message to the Saudi Football Federation and the technical and administrative staff of the "Green" national team after being excluded from the team's camp. The 23-year-old was excluded from his country's national team camp held in Jeddah before the Arabian Gulf Cup for disciplinary reasons.

The player, active with Al-Qadsiah, said via the "Story" feature on Instagram on Sunday: "In reference to the news issued by the media center of the Saudi national team regarding my exclusion from the national team camp, I would like to clarify to the sports community and the Saudi fans that I take full responsibility for the behavior that I exhibited, and I acknowledge my mistake without justification or excuse." He added: "I sincerely apologize to His Highness the Minister of Sports (Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal), to the esteemed President of the Saudi Federation (Badr Al-Razi), to the technical and administrative staff, my fellow players, and the fans of our national team, hoping for my apology to be accepted."

He continued: "I affirm my full respect for the decision issued, and my eagerness to benefit from this situation and adhere to what reflects the responsibility of representing the national team. Our national team will always have my support and backing, wishing it continued success and prosperity." Coach Georgios Donis of the "Green" team called up player Mukhtar Ali, who plays for Al-Ittihad, instead of Al-Juwair.

Musab Al-Juwair has a record of 39 international matches, during which he scored 6 goals and provided 4 assists, while Mukhtar Ali has played 14 matches in which he made 2 goals.