3 Saudi Players Who Missed "Gulf 27".. What Was Their Reaction to Winning the Title?

To follow the Saudi football channel on WhatsApp from Afaq News in Arabic, click here - The Saudi national team won the title of the "Arab Gulf Cup" for the fourth time in its history, after defeating its Emirati counterpart with a score of two goals, at the Al-Inma Stadium in Jeddah on Tuesday. The "Green" team secured the title despite the absence of the trio Salem Al-Dawsari, Saud Abdulhamid due to injury, and Musab Al-Juwair due to a disciplinary decision during the tournament.

Despite their absence from "Gulf 27", the trio of the Saudi national team celebrated the title. Saud Abdulhamid wrote on his account on the "X" platform: "I extend my highest congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and to His Excellency the Minister of Sports, on the occasion of our national team's achievement of the Gulf Cup title."

He added: "I also congratulate my fellow players and the technical and administrative staff for this distinguished contribution and great effort that culminated in a precious title that our country deserves." Al-Dawsari said: "A thousand congratulations for this achievement for our dear homeland, and thanks to everyone who contributed to its realization."

Meanwhile, Al-Juwair was present at the final match and was seen participating in the trophy ceremony with his teammates, feeling overwhelming happiness. Musab Al-Juwair, who was excluded before the tournament for disciplinary reasons, limited himself to a media statement, which said: "Congratulations, you deserve all the best."