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Ahmed Hegazy Statements Set Controversy After Ittihad 3-1 Defeat to Al Hilal


Sat 02 Mar 2024 | 11:31 AM
Ahmed Hegazy
Ahmed Hegazy
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On Friday, Egypt International and the star of the Saudi Ittihad Jeddah Ahmed Hegazy made various controversial statements after the defeat of the Jeddah-based club 3-1 to Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League.

Hegazy said that Ittihad Jeddah faced various issues not related to football, and they contributed to the team's loss to Al Hilal.

He added that he apologized to the fans after the defeat, promising to do their best in the upcoming game against Al Hilal at the AFC Asian Champions League.

The game witnessed several controversial decisions by the referring team, including counting a penalty for Ittihad Jeddah. 

Both teams will collide against each other on March 12 in the first leg of the AFC Asian Champions League.