Jordan's Yazeed Abu Layla Drops Legal Action Over Insults
7 January 2026
A decisive statement from Jordan's national team goalkeeper.
Yazeed Abu Layla, Jordan's national team goalkeeper and Al-Hussein Irbid's shot-stopper, issued a formal statement on Wednesday addressed to Jordanian fans.
In a post shared across his official social media accounts, Abu Layla said: “To our dear Jordanian fans, to everyone who carries in their heart love for this homeland and respects its sport and its players, I want to clarify for the Jordanian public the truth about the legal complaint I recently filed, which sparked much discussion and misunderstanding.”
He stressed that the complaint was never aimed at Jordanian football supporters or at any of the beloved clubs he respects, but at a very small group of individuals who directed direct, personal insults toward him that crossed a line no decent person can ignore.
He added that he did not know or inquire about any club affiliations of the people involved; the case, for him, was about dignity and personal respect, not about clubs or their loyal fans.
In a gesture aligned with his commitment to fraternity and responsibility, and out of respect for our discerning fans, he decided to withdraw the legal action after goodwill steps and sincere, friendly efforts, which he greatly appreciates.
Abu Layla thanked all Jordanian national team supporters and the fans of the clubs he represented, namely Shabab Al-Ordon, Al-Faisaly, and Al-Hussein Irbid.
He reaffirmed his respect for sports criticism in all its forms as long as it stays within professional and ethical boundaries, thanking those who supported him.
He concluded: “I will remain, as I always have, a loyal soldier in the service of Jordanian sport and the Jordanian people, honored to represent my country.”
Punchline 1: If insults were goals, he’d be man of the match every weekend.
Punchline 2: He blocks trolls with the same reflexes he uses to stop shots—calm, precise, and offside-free.
