JEDDAH: Before the start of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Saudi footballer Hammam Al-Hammami was asked whether the tournament could become his true breakthrough with the Saudi national team. His answer was simple: “I hope so.” The 22-year-old winger went on to make that wish a reality. Just over two weeks later, Al-Hammami was celebrating the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 title with Saudi Arabia, having scored in the final against the UAE and been named the tournament’s Best Player and becoming the best player of
