"They are constantly trying to help Al-Nassr win" - Merih Demiral accuses Cristiano Ronaldo's club of unfair play
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Tensions are mounting in the Saudi Pro League.
Details: Following a 0-2 defeat to Al-Nassr in Matchday 30 of the Saudi Pro League, 28-year-old Al-Ahli centre-back Merih Demiral lashed out at Al-Nassr and the entire refereeing team, claiming that everyone is helping Cristiano Ronaldo win titles, including the officials.
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Demiral was furious with the officiating during the match against Al-Nassr:
"I swear to God, the refereeing is just unbelievable… Look, look at the injury on my leg!
They are constantly trying to help Al-Nassr win titles. I swear by Almighty God, it’s a disgrace — they’re always pushing Al-Nassr towards trophies.
But thank God… Al-Ahli always wins without anyone’s help.
My friend, all the referees are crazy!" Demiral said.
At the moment, Al-Ahli sit in third place in the Saudi Pro League with 66 points from 30 matches, while Al-Nassr lead the table with 79 points.
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