Fueled by Devotion: Why Fan Love is the Ultimate Game-Changer
The legendary Mahmoud Al-Khatib, president of Al-Ahli Club, is celebrating his 70th birthday today, Wednesday, as he was born on this day in 1954.
“Bebo” is considered an important sign and symbol in the history of Egyptian football and football world until the present time.
Mahmoud Al-Khatib: The support and love of the fans is my best investment
Mahmoud Al-Khatib has previously expressed his great joy at entering the field of advertising, insisting that it is a step closer to the public by investing his name.
Mahmoud al-Khatib said in a previous television interview: “I agreed to do several commercials because I am investing in the name and fame that God has given me to get closer to the public.”
He added: “I am very happy that some people are trying to make a documentary or a program talking about Mahmoud al-Khatib. It is a great honor for me.”
He emphasized: “The fans’ support and love for Mahmoud Al-Khatib has been the best investment for me in the past years.”
He concluded: “I want to thank everyone for every word of praise and appreciation directed at me. In the end, it’s ‘good’ for me.”
This coincided with Mahmoud Al-Khatib’s succession of successes at the administrative level with Al-Ahly Club, the most recent of which was the “Afro-Asian” title, crowning the “Africa-Asia-Pacific” champions. Cup defeated Emirates’ Al-Ain 3-0 in the Intercontinental Cup match at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Accordingly, Al-Ahli Club received a winning bonus of approximately $2 million, while Al-Ain of the United Arab Emirates received a bonus of $1 million.
Al-Ahly is preparing to face the winner of the Americas derby in the third leg of the Intercontinental Cup, which will bring together the South American champions from Pachuca, the North, Central American and Caribbean Cup champions to be held on November 30. .
The semi-final match of the Intercontinental Cup will be held on December 14 in the Qatari capital Doha, with the winner qualifying to face European champions Spanish Real Madrid in the final on December 18, 2024.