Saudi footballer falls from balcony into ICU, still unclear whether it was an accident or assault
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) state media reported on September 15 that Saudi Arabian national team striker Fahad Al Muwallad was taken to the intensive care unit after falling from a second-floor balcony of his residence in Dubai during a short holiday in midweek. He suffered multiple fractures. Initial speculation is that it was an accident as he was alone at the time of the incident, while his friends had left three hours earlier.
However, Saudi Arabia’s Al Madina newspaper, citing reliable sources. Said the incident may not have been an accident and there was evidence to suggest it was a crime.
The 30-year-old played for Saudi Arabia at the 2018 World Cup. But withdrew from the 2022 World Cup after serving a doping ban. At ufabet https://ufabet999.app club level. He played on loan for Levante in 2018, making two appearances. He currently plays for Al-Shabab in the Saudi Pro League, and the Al-Shabab captain has now travelled to Dubai for follow-up.
The Saudi Consulate in Dubai confirmed the news on social media on the same day. Saying that it had been informed about Muwallad’s accident. The incident occurred on Thursday, September 12. He was admitted to the ICU of a Dubai hospital. While the consulate is following up on the investigation into the cause of the accident with the police.