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In a statement reflecting his commitment to the integrity of the sports scene and fairness in competition, the former president of the Arab Football Federation and former general supervisor of the Saudi national teams, Prince Turki bin Khalid, emphasized the necessity of having fixed and clear criteria to support Saudi clubs participating in external competitions.

Prince Turki confirmed that the absence of these criteria exposes supporting entities to the risk of being accused of "favoritism and discrimination," and puts them in a position of doubt regarding biases and partiality, warning that this approach could undermine the concept of sports justice and weaken trust among the parties involved.

Prince Turki stated: "There must be a new beginning characterized by transparency and equality," pointing out that the nation's sports and its people deserve fair support mechanisms that treat everyone with a single standard, away from narrow considerations or individual interpretations.

This statement comes at a time when demands are increasing for the establishment of a publicly announced regulatory framework for financial and moral support directed at clubs in continental and international competitions, ensuring equal opportunities and enhancing the image of Saudi sports on the regional and international stage.

Prince Turki bin Khalid is considered one of the prominent sports voices that have long called for radical reforms in the management of Saudi sports, particularly concerning governance, establishing transparency, and unifying standards among clubs, which positively reflects on competitive fairness and the professional future of Saudi football.