Ali Al-Bulaihi, the defender for the Al-Shabab team, issued an official apology following the significant uproar that accompanied his celebration during the match against Al-Nassr in the Saudi Roshan League, which sparked widespread reactions among the fans.

This came after Al-Shabab lost to Al-Nassr with a score of 4-2 in a match during the thirty-third round, which witnessed heated events both on and off the field, escalating tensions among the fans.

Al-Bulayhi scored his team's second goal during the match, and celebrated in a remarkable way by showing the logo of his former club, Al-Hilal, on his shin guard, which sparked a wave of criticism on social media.

This action sparked discontent among the youth fans, who considered the celebration inappropriate, especially given his current representation of the team, placing the player under significant public pressure following the match.

Al-Bulaihi published an apology statement on his "X" platform account, expressing his full respect for the club and affirming that what happened was unintentional and not meant to be offensive.

The player explained that his celebration was spontaneous, resulting from a moment of enthusiasm, emphasizing his pride in wearing the Al-Shabab jersey and his great appreciation for its fans and the club's management.

He concluded his message by reiterating his apology, asking the fans to understand the situation, especially since he did not intend to undermine the value of the club or its supporters.

It is noted that Al-Bulayhi joined Al-Shabab during the last winter transfer window on loan from Al-Hilal, in a move that attracted the attention of followers at the time.