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Interview by Doaa Al-Mousa, Arheel Al-Khaldi
Rum – Al-Arabi return to Pro League after 13 years through hard work, not coincidence, says club coach Captain Ahmad Al-Shallabi, describing First Division season as war until final minute.
Shallabi says First Division clubs suffer, with lack of funding threatening stability of Pro League. He adds social media treats national coach unfairly, while First Division talents face injustice and deserve recognition.
He notes talent exists but club administrations often kill it, arguing Jordanian football survives more on spirit than resources. Between promotion joy and club reality, he says local game stands at crossroads.
Shallabi stresses Pro League represents different phase that requires support, warning achievements remain temporary without backing.
Al-Malaeb newspaper hosts Shallabi in extended interview, where he discusses details of Al-Arabi promotion after 13-year absence, competitive pressure, difficulty of First Division, financial challenges, and broader state of Jordanian football.