Ali Al-Bulaihi, defender of Al-Hilal Club and the Saudi national team, sent strong messages to Younis Mahmoud, Vice President of the Iraqi Football Association, after the confrontation between Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

The team won. Saudi Arabia defeated its Iraqi counterpart, three goals to one, during the match that was held at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait, within the third and final round of the group stage of the Gulf Championship. 26.

Al-Bulaihi said in television statements after the match: “Congratulations to the fans of the Saudi team for qualifying to the semi-finals of the tournament. I salute you, the Iraqi team, a great and respected team.”

He added: “My words to Younis Mahmoud: If you come to talk about football in Saudi Arabia, you must stand on your feet out of respect for Saudi Arabia and then speak.”

He ended his speech: “And you see, no one knew you until you came to play for us in Saudi Arabia. I wish you a happy trip and I promise you that the Saudi national team logo will be delivered to you and you will display it in your home so that you do not forget Saudi Arabia.”