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From injury to influence: Khaled Olyan — the new voice of Arab football

The Saudi social media star — TikTok’s Arab Creator of the Year — recounts how a setback ended his playing ambitions and pushed him to redirect his passion
Known for memes and commentary that blend football, travel, culture and everyday life, Olyan is FIFA-accredited as a sport informant and covered AFCON 2025 in Morocco

By GABRIELE MALVISI · 30 January 2026

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