After the passing of Mohamed Al Fayed at the age of 94, Fulham players are honoring him by wearing black armbands, while fans express their tribute through a banner.
- Fulham showed their tribute to their former owner by having players wear black armbands.
- In 1997, Mohamed Al Fayed acquired the club and guided them to remarkable achievements.
- The Egyptian entrepreneur guided them to the highest level of competition and a final match in the Europa League.
After the death of their previous owner, Mohamed Al Fayed, Fulham paid tribute by having their players wear black armbands and displaying a banner.
Al Fayed, passed away at the age of 94, and was the owner of Fulham for 16 years.
Al Fayed successfully guided the club to higher positions, culminating in their first-ever entry into the Premier League within a four-year period under his leadership.
In a statement released by Fulham FC, his family said: ‘Mrs Mohamed Al Fayed, her children and grandchildren wish to confirm that her beloved husband, their father and their grandfather, Mohamed, has passed away peacefully of old age on Wednesday August 30, 2023.
The individual experienced a lengthy and satisfying period of retirement, being in the company of their dear ones. During this time, the family has requested that their privacy be honored.
Fulham paid their respects by having players wear black armbands and displaying a banner as a tribute.
Mr Al Fayed after buying Fulham FC in 1997, where he led the team to their first Premier League
In 2011, Fulham FC fans were shocked when Mr. Al Fayed installed a statue of Michael Jackson outside Craven Cottage, the team’s stadium. This decision came after the singer had attended a match in 1999.
The touching tribute saw players don black armbands, while fans displayed a heartfelt banner in his memory.
The Fulham community celebrated Al Fayed’s impact at the club, both on and off the field.
In 1997, he acquired the club and later transferred ownership to his successor Shahid Khan in 2013.
The individual from Egypt possessed Fulham FC for a duration of 16 years and was not merely a symbolic leader, but a fervent advocate of the team and a crucial component of its past.
During his time in charge, Fulham experienced significant growth in English football, and the team achieved exceptional accomplishments under his ownership.
Mr Al Fayed bought Fulham FC in 1997, with his cash injection helping to send the club into the Premier League and European competitions in just a few years. He is pictured here in 2011
A sincere message on the club’s website featured a statement from his replacement, Shahid Khan: ‘His impact will be commemorated for our advancement to the Premier League, a Europa League Final, and remarkable performances by both players and teams.
I have always had a great time with Mr Al Fayed, who was a wise, vibrant, and dedicated individual to Fulham. I am eternally thankful for his confidence in me to take over as Chairman in 2013.
Fulham will be playing against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday. As a sign of respect, they wore black armbands and displayed a banner in the away section.