Journalist Sultan Al-Otaibi, a correspondent for the program "Nadina," clarified the background of Fahd bin Nafel's absence, the president of Al-Hilal Club, from accompanying the team delegation currently participating in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

Al-Otaibi confirmed, citing sources close to bin Nafel, that his attendance at the tournament is still on the table in the coming days, but no official date for his arrival has been set yet.

Al-Otaibi denied the existence of any issues related to the entry visa, affirming that bin Nafel is a graduate of the University of South Miami and is fully aware of U.S. laws, which rules out any procedural obstacles.

He also indicated that the absence is related to strict restrictions imposed by the tournament organizers, as hotels have been designated solely for official delegations, with media and fans prohibited from entering the teams' accommodations.

Al-Otaibi pointed out that the main reason behind these restrictions is to maintain the focus of the participating teams and prevent any distractions, which justifies the absence of unofficial figures so far.