Fatih Terim confirms payment crisis at Al Shabab as players boycott training

Al Shabab head coach Fatih Terim has confirmed reports of a payment crisis within the team and that players refused to train.

Speaking about the club’s financial difficulties and claims that players have not received their salaries for three months, Terim addressed the issue.

The experienced coach admitted that players recently refused to attend training.

Unfortunately, this issue occurred, and the players did not train. However, this is a sensitive matter that should not be discussed in a press conference. The club management will provide the necessary explanation.

Al Shabab head coach Fatih Terim

Ahead of their match against Al Nassr on Friday, Terim stated in a press conference, “We are facing a strong team like Al Nassr. We have two days to prepare for the match, and I am satisfied with the performance of all players in training.”

Commenting on Cristiano Ronaldo

Terim also spoke about Al Nassr and their star player, Cristiano Ronaldo: “As a coach, I have faced Cristiano Ronaldo several times. He is a player with great ambition and potential. His presence in the Saudi League has led to a noticeable transformation. Al Nassr is a great team with elite players.”