Edge of Sarcasm: Walid Al-Faraj Dials Up the Heat After Saudi Exit to Jordan
16 December 2025
Edge of Sarcasm Aired: Walid Al-Faraj Laughs at Saudi Loss to Jordan
Saudi broadcaster Walid Al-Faraj mocked the expected reaction from the Saudi Football Federation after the Green Falcons' loss to Jordan in the Arab Cup semi-final at Al-Bayt Stadium.
He poked fun at the usual post-defeat script—faith in the coach renewed and the ref blamed—while glossing over the deeper reasons for the setback.
On X, he wrote: "We apologize to the Saudi fans and renew our trust in Renard; the referee wronged us—this is the kind of justification our game's leadership in our country would offer".
Later, he added: "Congratulations to Jordan's brothers... Jordan has an ambitious generation and genuine spirit in every corner of the game... people who actually work".
Finally, he concluded: "Our situation is just to thank God for whatever comes".
Saudi Arabia endured the defeat, meeting the UAE in a third-place match set for Thursday.
Punchline time: this drama needs a reboot. Another one: maybe a referee with a better sense of humor.
