Veterans of the Kuwait National Team... A Heartfelt Thank You, O Men of Loyalty

Kuwait’s veterans’ national team, known as the “Blue Veterans,” is preparing to compete in the Gulf Cup for Veteran Players, which will be held in the Qatari capital, Doha, at the end of October. On this occasion, we say: Some people pass through the stadiums and leave behind results; others pass through and leave behind history, memories, and a love that time cannot erase. The stars of Kuwait’s veterans’ team are among those we are proud of and cherish.

How beautiful is this gathering, how wonderful is this reunion, how lovely it is to see you all reunited once again under the banner of our beloved Kuwait.

By God, your return to the pitch is not merely participation in a tournament; it is a return to cherished memories of beautiful days we shared with you, when we rejoiced in your victories, applauded your skills, and took pride in watching you defend the blue jersey with love and dedication.

Thank you, stars of the Blue. Thank you to every player who answered the call and took part, and to every star who set aside his duties and commitments to dedicate his time to wearing the blue shirt.

We know that years pass, responsibilities grow, and maintaining fitness and readiness is not like in our youth. But what is beautiful about you is that your passion remains alive, and your love for football and for Kuwait has not changed.

Your presence today is a beautiful message to new generations: that sport is not just about championships and trophies; it is about ethics, friendships, loyalty, and belonging. A true player’s relationship with the stadiums never ends after retirement, because his love for the game stays with him for life.

You are not merely former players; you are part of Kuwait’s sporting memory, and each of you holds a special place, value, and history that we proudly cherish.

From the heart, we extend our thanks and appreciation to the technical and administrative staff, led by national coach Thamer Anad, his assistant Waleed Nassar, team manager Mohammed Al-Bunyan, delegation head Wael Sulaiman, supervisor Ali Mahmoud, and media coordinator Jaber Nassar, as well as everyone working behind the scenes to ensure the success of this participation.

We know that bringing these stars together, organizing their training, and preparing them is not easy, especially since each player has his own circumstances and commitments. Nevertheless, your dedication, effort, and attention deserve our utmost thanks and appreciation.

Success is not only about the one who scores the goal; success is also about those who toil and work hard to make that goal happen. True victory is greater than a match result.

Of course, we all hope to see the Blue win and raise Kuwait’s name, but this time, a second victory is no less valuable than the trophy itself. True victory is seeing our stars in good health and well-being, running, laughing, competing with a sporting spirit, and reliving their best days with their teammates.

A message to the fans of the Blue: O people of Kuwait, these are our stars, the sons of our homes, who once gave us their effort and time and delighted us with their play.

Today, they deserve from us a gesture of loyalty, words of encouragement, and heartfelt support. Let us stand by them, cheer for them, share their photos and memories, and make this occasion an opportunity to unite generations in their love for the Blue.

You are the gold of the Blue, and gold remains gold… and the Blue unites us… yesterday, today, and always.