Saudi footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad
Saudi footballer Fahad Al-Muwallad is in intensive care after falling from his second-floor balcony while on holiday in Dubai, according to Dubai Police.
Authorities are monitoring his condition as he receives treatment at a local hospital.
The Dubai Media Office confirmed the incident, stating that investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the fall.
In a statement on Saturday night, the Dubai Media Office said, “Dubai Police General Command announced that Saudi football player Fahad Al-Muwallad was involved in an accident while on a short vacation in Dubai, falling from the balcony of his second-floor home. Initial investigations revealed the accident occurred while he was on the balcony.”
They added that Al-Muwallad remains in intensive care, where medical teams are providing necessary treatment. Investigations are ongoing, and results will be shared with relevant authorities once concluded.
According to Transfermarkt, the 30-year-old winger, who joined Al-Shabab on 28thAugust 2022, has a contract that runs until 30thJune 2025. (Sunday PUNCH)
NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s leading online newspaper. Published by Africa’s international award-winning journalist, Mr. Isaac Umunna, NEWS EXPRESS is Nigeria’s first truly professional online daily newspaper. It is published from Lagos, Nigeria’s economic and media hub, and has a provision for occasional special print editions. Thanks to our vast network of sources and dedicated team of professional journalists and contributors spread across Nigeria and overseas, NEWS EXPRESS has become synonymous with newsbreaks and exclusive stories from around the world.