The head of the General Authority for Entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Turki Al-Sheikh, published pictures on his official Facebook page, wearing a red club shirt, standing next to the President of Al-Ahli Club Mahmoud Al-Khatib and prints a kiss on his cheek, writing a comment that read "a visit to my big brother Captain Mahmoud Al-Khatib and Hamad God is fine ... and honored by his gracious family
The relationship between Turki Al-Sheikh and Al-Ahli Club has witnessed more tension in the past months, starting from the honorary presidency and then strained relations and abusive statements and many others, but the recent period has witnessed a rapprochement between the Al-Sheikh and Al-Ahli Club, including his announcement last October "to withdraw all cases against the administration Al-Ahly of Egypt, "adding" may God forgive the foregoing. "
The visit comes after press reports about the suffering of Khatib, one of the historic stars of Al-Ahly and the Egyptian football, from a disease that requires treatment, Ahli club responded with a statement through his website read: "With all welcome and appreciation Captain Mahmoud Al-Khatib received at his home today adviser Turki Al-Sheikh, who came to Cairo on a visit Especially to check on the health status of Captain Khatib after his injections two weeks ago. "
The statement added that the meeting was dominated by "love and keenness to fraternity, and the constant emphasis on mutual respect and the continuation of a relationship that reflects all the good meanings and spirit of brotherhood," and that Khatib expressed "gratitude and appreciation" for the visit.
He pointed out that the two parties, who engaged in a "fraternal dialogue", agreed to hold another meeting "after the return of Captain Khatib from his medical trip outside the country."