Money Can't Buy a Nation: How Jordan Shined in the Arab Cup Semifinal
15 December 2025
After Saudi Arabia's 1-0 loss to Jordan in the Arab Cup semifinal, Sami Al-Jaber, the Saudi football icon, praised Jordan's performance and the team's quiet progress.
He stressed that money cannot build a national team, noting that Jordan played with quality beyond their resources and that ambition, not cash, defines real prestige today.
The veteran also reminded followers of Jordan's milestones, including a 2023 Asia Cup final and direct World Cup qualification, victories that underscore how much their program has evolved.
Al-Salami, a young coach who followed the Moroccan mentor Hussein Amouta, is now seen as a rising figure who could outshine his master in time.
Jordan's depth showed even with the absence of Mousa Al-Temari and Yazen Al-Naimat, two Asia's best, while Saudi moments were limited and failed to threaten the opponent today.
Some Jordanian players, like Nawaf Boshl and Musa Al-Temari, pressured the Saudis into mistakes, signaling the Arab team's growing edge.
We possess talent, but if it is not utilized, even bright stars lose their shine today, anyway folks.
Bottom line: Jordan showed that heart and strategy trump wallets; the Arab Cup teaches that plans, not pockets, decide victories.
Looking ahead
Looking ahead, Jordan's momentum will depend on sustained unity, smart scouting, and patient development; the lesson remains: heart and plan beat heavy wallets for the future.
Money talks, but defense still wins games.
Jordan proved: heart over wallets.
