Saudi national team footballer refutes Rolls-Royce prize rumors

Saleh Alshehri, right, explained to the journalist asking the question that serving his country was the only reward he needs. (AFP)

• Fake news stories have been circulating that each player was given a fancy car after the impressive win over Argentina

DUBAI: One of Saudi Arabia’s national team footballers refuted rumors circulating that each player was rewarded a Rolls-Royce for beating Argentina 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 group stages match. 
“We are here to serve our country and do the best, so that’s our biggest achievement,” said Saleh Alshehri during a press conference. 
Alshehri also explained to the journalist asking the question that serving his country was the only reward he needs.

 

صحفي بريطاني لصالح الشهري 

"سمعت أنكم حصلتم على سيارات فارهة بعد الفوز على الأرجنتين؟ أي لون اخترته لسيارتك؟". 

صالح 

"لا لا هذا غير صحيح ولم يحدث! نحن هنا لخدمة الوطن فقط". #المونديال_مع_جول | #FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 | #الصقور pic.twitter.com/DPsyeJnVYH

— موقع جول السعودي - GOAL (@GoalSA) November 25, 2022