16-year-old footballer Turki Al-Saed passed away

Sports 12:02, 21-02-2026

A tragic event occurred in Saudi Arabian football. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

It was announced that 16-year-old defender Turki Al-Saed, who played for the "Al-Qadisiya" football club, has passed away. The Saudi Arabian Football Federation issued an official statement and published an obituary dedicated to the late player.

This incident caused great sorrow in the football world. "Al-Qadisiya" currently competes in the second division of Saudi Arabia and holds fourth place in the competition standings.

The team also includes Mateo Retegi, a player who previously played for the Italian club "Atalanta". No official information has been provided regarding the causes of the young footballer's death.

However, according to unofficial reports, he died as a result of a road traffic accident. This event was a significant loss not only for Saudi Arabian football but for the entire football community.

The death of Turki Al-Saed prompts reflection once again on the risks faced by young football players.

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