{"id":55144,"date":"2026-04-29T14:56:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=55144"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:56:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:56:10","slug":"hattan-bahebri-apologizes-to-al-shabab-fans-as-club-requests-foreign-referees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/hattan-bahebri-apologizes-to-al-shabab-fans-as-club-requests-foreign-referees\/","title":{"rendered":"Hattan Bahebri Apologizes to Al-Shabab Fans as Club Requests Foreign Referees"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69d219ef-88e8-8330-9a1d-60a133551b02-54\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-416\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"306a41a6-7ecb-4adc-a432-e46b6de4f396\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\">\n<p data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1603\">Hattan Bahebri, Al-Kholood player, has issued a public apology to Al-Shabab fans following controversy surrounding his recent statements, emphasizing that his words were misunderstood and unintentional.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1838\">In a message posted on his X account, Bahebri stated that he \u201cmisspoke\u201d during his latest interview, expressing deep respect for Al-Shabab, its history, fans, and legacy, and acknowledging the club\u2019s significant impact on his career.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"2015\">Bahebri has been in strong form with Al-Kholood this season, playing a key role in the team\u2019s lineup as they prepare for upcoming fixtures, including a match against Al-Fayha.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2225\">Meanwhile, Al-Shabab\u2019s management has officially requested the Saudi Football Federation to appoint foreign refereeing crews for their upcoming matches against Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2420\">The club\u2019s spokesperson confirmed that the request was submitted within the official timeframe due to the importance of the matches, adding that the club president will cover all related costs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2655\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">This move reflects Al-Shabab\u2019s intent to ensure refereeing fairness in the decisive stages of the season, as the team currently sits 12th in the standings with 32 points and aims to improve its position before the campaign concludes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hattan Bahebri, Al-Kholood player, has issued a public apology to Al-Shabab fans following controversy surrounding his recent statements, emphasizing that his words were misunderstood and unintentional. 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