Al-Khatib agrees to Medhat Shalaby's apology and decides to drop the lawsuits filed against him.
Mohamed Osman, the legal advisor to Al Ahly SC, announced that Mahmoud El Khatib, the club's president, has accepted the apology from media personality Medhat Shalaby and instructed him to withdraw all lawsuits filed against him.
Osman stated, "We appreciate the apology presented by Medhat Shalaby; Captain Mahmoud El Khatib, president of Al Ahly SC, informed me of his acceptance of the apology and tasked me with withdrawing all lawsuits filed against him."
Details of the Issue and the Apology
Media personality Medhat Shalaby had officially apologized to Mahmoud El Khatib for comments he made last September regarding his health and the issue of obtaining a visa to travel to the United States.
Shalaby clarified that some of his statements were misunderstood, and he later discovered that the information regarding the visa was incorrect.
He emphasized his great appreciation for Mahmoud El Khatib, noting that he represents a significant figure in the history of Egyptian football and Al Ahly SC, both during his playing career and in the administrative positions he has held, culminating in his presidency of the club.
The Club's Achievements and El Khatib's Health
Shalaby pointed out that Mahmoud El Khatib has achieved many notable accomplishments for Al Ahly SC in the fields of construction, football, and indoor sports, affirming that these achievements clearly reflect the value of the club's president and his significant role in serving the institution.
The media personality stressed that his previous comments regarding El Khatib's health were not intended to cast doubt on it in any way, explaining that some misunderstood his statements, while also expressing his sincere wishes for El Khatib's continued health and well-being, as well as his ongoing contributions on the field and in public life.
The Truth About the Information Regarding the Visa to the United States
Regarding the speculation surrounding the visa to the United States, Shalaby indicated that he based his comments on information he received from a source he trusted, but later confirmed its inaccuracy, admitting that he should have verified its accuracy before discussing it publicly.
He added that he did not attribute any claim of illness to Mahmoud El Khatib, confirming that this matter was not part of his discussion at all.
A Personal Apology to El Khatib and His Family
Medhat Shalaby concluded his remarks by offering a personal and direct apology to Mahmoud El Khatib and his family, expressing his hope for the apology to be accepted and wishing him further success and prosperity.
Shalaby noted that acknowledging mistakes and being transparent with the public is a principle he strives to uphold whenever he realizes an error in information or judgment, emphasizing his commitment to clarifying facts and correcting any misunderstandings raised regarding his previous statements.
