Unusual trick! Fabinho tried to sub himself off in the match against Damac to avoid being sent off...
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
Fabinho was still sent off the pitch.
Details: Yesterday's Saudi Pro League Round 15 clash between Damac and Al-Ittihad featured a rather amusing incident.
In the dying moments of the match, Al-Ittihad's captain, 32-year-old Brazilian Fabinho, committed a foul in midfield to halt a dangerous counterattack. Realizing that the referee was about to show him a yellow card—which would be his second of the game—Fabinho made a desperate attempt to quickly leave the field, trying to substitute himself before the official could brandish the red card.
Despite the audacity and risk of his move, it ultimately didn't pay off. The referee stopped Fabinho and showed him the second yellow card, followed by a red.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Fabinho joined Al-Ittihad in 2023 from Liverpool for €46.7 million. He has made 89 appearances for the Saudi club, scoring 5 goals and providing 7 assists.
Fabinho's current contract with Al-Ittihad runs until the summer of 2026, and his market value is estimated at €13 million by Transfermarkt.
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