Fabinho Breaks Silence as Al-Ittihad Falls 2-0 to Al-Nassr in Saudi Showdown
6 February 2026
Match Context
Brazilian star Fabinho, midfielder of Al-Ittihad, broke his silence after the 2-0 defeat to Al-Nassr on Friday, in Week 21 of the Roshen Saudi Pro League.
Al-Ittihad's tally stood at 34 points, slipping to seventh, just one point behind Al-Ettifaq.
In the 12th minute of the first half, a refereeing incident sparked controversy after the ball struck defender Mohammed Simakan's hand, but the referee ignored the call.
Fabinho's Response
Fabinho, on the Eight platform, said they tried to stay composed from the start, played well, and had several scoring chances.
He added he did not want to dwell on officiating, but the referee should have watched the penalty more closely to award it, which he believes was correct.
He continued that Al-Nassr took better advantage of the chances available and sealed the game.
He concluded: thanks to the fans for their support, and they promise to fix the path ahead.
Punchline 1: They call Fabinho a sniper—he aimed for the net but the post started a fan club.
Punchline 2: If patience were a sport, we’d be champions of waiting for the whistle.
