Touching words and warm touches of love dominated the matches of the 12th round of the Arab Gulf Football League, which was held on Wednesday and Thursday, in support of the former Al-Wahda club star and the current team manager, Fahd Masoud, who is currently fighting the cancer recovery.
Clubs and former and current players forgot to compete in the stadium, and joined the list of supporters of the superstar Fahad Masoud, in a hospitalization journey with illness, in a humanitarian and national gesture, reflecting the coherent fabric of Emirati society in difficult times.
The most prominent and largest support came from the fans of Al Ain club, the traditional rival of Al Annabi, whose supporters brought a large banner to the Al Nahyan Stadium stadiums in Abu Dhabi, which they wrote on it: “Fahd Masoud, the Al Ain nation wished you a speedy recovery”, and the fans of Sharjah and the island also raised similar signs.
Al-Nasr sent a message to Fahd via Twitter, in which he said: Sincerely, our prayers for the speedy recovery of Captain Fahd Masoud.
Member of the Al-Wahda Club board, the official spokesman, Dr. Jamal Al-Hosani, stressed that the support that Fahd Masoud received from the country's clubs, and from past and current players, is not strange to the Emirati football system.
Al-Hosani said to «Emirates Today», we may sometimes be competitors on the field, but with the interest of Emirati football, and such humanitarian cases increase our unity, and our national sense rises to the highest levels, and what Emirati clubs have done towards Fahd Masoud, is something that reflects The cohesive fabric of Emirati society at the height of times.
He added: Fahd Masoud is one of the footballers who deserves this turn. He is one of the players who left a mark on Emirati stadiums, whether with the kindness of his character, or by playing with Al-Wahda and the national team.
He pointed out: These advantages that the former Al-Wahda player enjoyed left him with a great legacy in the hearts of the fans of all their affiliations, and as a fan of Fahd's talent, before I was in charge of the club, I was affected by what he was exposed to in the previous period, but I am sure that he will succeed in Defeat disease, because he is a person of great faith.
He added: I telephoned before traveling abroad for treatment, and I touched the tone of his voice in a state of great optimism that he will return better than he was, and a personality like this is able to overcome this occasional ordeal.
During the Sharjah match with Al-Wahda, the day before yesterday, Al-Annabi players celebrated after scoring one of the two goals, by lifting a previously Fahd shirt with the team with the number "15", in order to support him during his medical trip.
Former Al-Ain star Hamid Fakher said on Twitter: “We hope that the next round (12) will bear the name of Al-Fahad, to support the star who served Emirati football, and support him psychologically at a time he needs us to stand with him,” which is the same meaning, which was confirmed by the former Al-Jazira international player. Saleh Obaid, on Twitter.
Masoud, who just celebrated his 40th birthday, during his television appearance, looked better in terms of health, as he was keen to thank everyone who supported him on his treatment trip.
“Fahd Masoud .. The Ainawi Ummah wishes you a speedy recovery.”
Al-Nasr Club sent a message of love and support to the player.