Noureddine Ben Zakri, the coach of Al-Shabab, sparked a wide wave of controversy following his statements after his team's loss to Al-Rayyan in the Gulf Champions League final.

The Algerian coach posted an angry message on his "X" platform account, expressing his dissatisfaction with what he considered to be refereeing injustice faced by his team.

His statements came after the end of the match in which Al-Shabab lost 3-0, in a game that witnessed great tension and exciting events.

During the course of the match, Ben Zakri showed clear anger towards the referee's decisions, repeatedly voicing protestations on the sidelines.

The tension increased after a red card was shown to Yannick Carrasco, which directly affected the team's balance on the field.

Some refereeing decisions also contributed to intensifying the atmosphere of the match, amid continuous objections from the coaching staff and the youth players.

In these circumstances, Al Rayyan continued its dominance, taking advantage of the numerical advantage, to secure the match in its favor with a three-nil victory.

Ben Zakri's statements reflect the level of tension within the youth camp following the loss of the title in a manner that sparked much controversy.