Al-Marsad newspaper: The former Al-Hilal player, Saleh Al-Naima, narrated one of his old positions with the late artist Talal Maddah, and the conversation that took place between them days before his death.
friendship 40 years
He said, during a press statement at a ceremony honoring the late Talal Maddah: “I had a friendship that lasted 40 years with the late artist, and it was caused by our victory in one of the tournaments.”
first stance
He pointed out that he took the late artist from the stadium and delivered him to the hotel, and the late artist asked him to wait for him, and he replied to him, saying: “I am waiting for you and waiting for what you want, because I adore something called Talal.”
And he continued: “He asked me to drive him to the house of one of the princes, and while we were walking, he asked me: Are you married, so I told him yes, and he replied, “Since when.” So I told him two nights ago, and he said surprisingly: “Leave the star and come to the party.” We only see the moon once a month.
Death
He added: “I used to call the late artist by phone two weeks before his death, and he used to say to me, “Captain, you tired yourself with me, I am fine and blessed.” That’s why I love his famous song (I’m Back to See You).