Bin Zakri Comments on His Altercation with Conceição and Talks About Ronaldo

Noureddine Ben Zekri, the youth coach, spoke about the details of the controversy following the match against Al-Ittihad, affirming his refusal to disclose what transpired between him and Sergio Conceicao after the game.

The Algerian coach pointed out that the conversation took place in Italian, after which the Union coach apologized, prompting him to close the matter and not delve into its details.

Regarding the incident of the expulsion, Ben Zakri clarified that he was not sure if the card was directed at him personally or at one of the members of his technical staff during the events of the match.

He emphasized that his team deserved the victory due to their collective performance and tactical discipline, noting that the win represents a turning point after a series of negative results.

The coach criticized the reliance on names alone for evaluation, calling for a focus on performance on the field instead of pre-judging coaches.

Ben Zakri revealed that he received questions from Al-Nassr fans, and even from Cristiano Ronaldo himself, about the reasons behind his team's outstanding performance specifically against them.

He explained that each match has its own circumstances, emphasizing that his team delivers strong performances against several clubs, not just a specific competitor.

He also pointed out the role of luck in football, citing what happened in the Riyadh derby between Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal and its impact on the title race.

He concluded his statements with a message to the Al-Shabab fans, urging them to unite and support the team, emphasizing that the club's stability begins with the cohesion of its supporters.