[87653] Online firestorm surrounding Saudi footballers' performance takes center stage
[87653] Online firestorm surrounding Saudi footballers' performance takes center stage
Social media users express sharp criticism and controversial support toward Saudi football stars, with an emphasis on Salem Al-Dawsari and the national team's achievements.
Sharp criticism online of Saudi national team stars
Discourse on social media on June 17, 2026, is raging following the performances of Saudi football players, with the focus being on star Salem Al-Dawsari. The user MohammedAlDeaye attacked those criticizing Al-Dawsari harshly, writing mockingly: "A couple of minor players assessing Salem Al-Dawsari!!! What is your history, I'm trying to understand?". The same user even called for Al-Dawsari to "disappear when the World Cup arrives and return afterwards," a statement that resonated with other users such as lail86, who repeated the exact same phrase.
At the same time, a tense atmosphere is evident surrounding the performance of other players and the reactions to their successes. The user Crkm79 used blunt language toward an unnamed player, calling him "a son of a dog who finally stopped a ball", which indicates deep dissatisfaction with the professional ability.
On the other hand, the user alwaf48 chose to shine a spotlight on the audience's reactions to Al-Amri's goal, claiming that not everyone celebrated the achievement. According to him, "Everyone was happy for the goal that Al-Amri scored, except for this... it seems he was waiting for another player", while hinting at a lack of internal support in the national team or personal rivalries between the players, a theme that gained exposure among his audience of followers.