Al-Hilal legend Sami Al-Jaber has made a striking statement regarding Al-Nassr’s victory in the 2013/2014 Saudi League title.
Jaber was in charge of Al-Hilal during that 2013–2014 campaign, which saw Al-Nassr secure the title by a two-point margin.
Appearing on MBC’s ‘Nadina’, Al-Jaber insisted that this season’s Roshen League crown is still within reach.
Al-Nassr currently lead the standings with 70 points from 27 matches, while Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli sit on 68 and 66 points respectively after 28 games each.
During the show he received a message from a viewer reminding him that Al-Hilal had lost the 2013/2014 title to Al-Nassr while he was in charge.
The Al-Hilal legend shot back: “Today we have video technology… and no more ‘four-man push’,” implying that refereeing decisions had favoured Al-Nassr back then.
Host Abdulrahman Al-Humaidi noted that some still accuse referees of favouring certain teams, prompting Al-Jaber to add, “Today, Al-Ahli’s match was taken from them; there was no justice.”
He stressed that such errors are unjustifiable in an era that leaves no margin for error, especially with video technology in place.
Al-Ahli’s match against Al-Fayha ended 1–1 on Wednesday in Round 29.
The contest featured several controversial refereeing decisions, most notably Al-Ahli’s claims for two penalties.
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