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Saudi Arabia winger Fahad Al-Muwallad in intensive care after Dubai balcony fall
Saudi Arabia's forward Fahad Al Muwallad controls during the AFC Asian Cup group match against Lebanon at Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 12, 2019

SAUDI ARABIA international Fahad al-Muwallad is in intensive care in hospital after falling from a balcony while on holiday in Dubai.

The 30-year-old al-Shabab winger fell from the second floor, according to Dubai police.

A police statement on X read: “Dubai Police General Command announced that Saudi football player Fahad al-Muwallad was involved in an accident while on a short vacation in Dubai, when he fell from the balcony of his second-floor home.

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