Pereira reveals details of Ittihad's dispute with the referee after loss to Al-Hilal

Pereira, a player for Ittihad, revealed details of the tension that followed his team's loss to Al-Hilal by a score of 3-2 in the classic match that took place in the 8th round of the Saudi Pro League.

The player clarified that the protests from Al-Ittihad players after the final whistle were part of a discussion with the referee, emphasizing that the players did not intend to offend him, before the organizers intervened during the situation.

Pereira stated that the organizers paid the players and put their hands on their faces, pointing out that their responsibility is to protect everyone present on the pitch, not to deal with them in a way that provokes controversy in front of the fans.

The Al-Ittihad player confirmed that the incident is over and that he does not wish to delve into further details, preferring to focus on the reasons for the defeat against Al-Hilal and work on correcting mistakes in the upcoming period.

Pereira admitted that the team made several mistakes during the match, highlighting that he was one of the players who contributed to putting the team under pressure. However, he emphasized that his teammates continued to fight until the end.

The player denied that physical condition was behind the loss and concluded by thanking the Al-Ittihad fans, urging them to continue supporting the team during the next match despite the defeat in the clásico.