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Jordanian soccer player who went missing at Rice says he made 'a mistake' after friend urged him to take bus to Chicago
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Christian Hudspeth , as published by KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local
· August 1, 2026
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Key takeaway He had been in the US for a soccer tournament hosted at Rice University for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
A search was conducted in Houston after a Jordanian soccer player went missing from Rice University. The player has since explained his disappearance, saying he traveled to Chicago on his own. He had been in the US for a soccer tournament hosted at Rice University for athletes with intellectual disabilities.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. The player reportedly couldn't sleep after arriving and decided to leave. He only became aware of the concern about his disappearance after connecting to the internet in Chicago.
The player's statement was made in an interview, with more information available from the source.
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Published: August 1, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - Local ·
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