Al Ittihad Puts on a Fury Show: Firebrand Statement Targets Refereeing After Shock Loss to Al Nassr
Al Ittihad’s leadership blasted the officiating in the Klassiker against Al Nassr, calling it unfair and inaccurate. The 2-0 defeat raised questions about missed penalties and VAR decisions. The club’s statement pointed to a first-half incident that VAR reportedly indicated should have been a penalty. The aftermath leaves Al Nassr near the top and Al Ittihad lingering in the lower half of the table. A fiery episode that could fuel ongoing debates about refereeing in the Saudi Pro League.