[56101] The Derby Storm and Cancelo's Transfer Agreement: Peak Tension in the Saudi League
[56101] The Derby Storm and Cancelo's Transfer Agreement: Peak Tension in the Saudi League
A storm on social media surrounding João Cancelo's claims against the Al-Hilal management ahead of the big derby against Al-Nassr.
The Derby Storm and Cancelo's Transfer Agreement: Peak Tension in the Saudi League
Ahead of the highly anticipated derby between Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr, the Saudi web is buzzing over the claims of player João Cancelo, who claims that the Al-Hilal management "did not tell the truth" regarding his registration for the league squad. According to what was reported in iiweeel, Cancelo claimed that he was promised registration, but in practice, he was left out of the squad, which sparked sharp criticism from fans against the club's failed management since the departure of the previous administration.
The atmosphere ahead of the derby is very tense. Users on the network like AL_NASSR_FC_11 are calling on Al-Nassr players to "fight for every ball," while at Al-Hilal they are projecting confidence, with coach Jesus declaring, as published in hilalstuff, that the team is "not thinking about a draw but about a win." Simultaneously, there is fierce criticism over the high ticket prices for the match, with Alqeeran defining it as "blatant exploitation" by the stadium management.
In parallel to the derby storm, conflicts between the fans of the big clubs continue. Al-Ahly fans are protesting the treatment they receive, as U433U publishes a list of the team's "prides" despite its past relegation to the Yellow League, which evokes mocking reactions from their rivals. On the other hand, in Egyptian networks, as reported in sherine412, the stormy debate continues regarding Al-Ahly's massive investments versus Zamalek's achievements, amidst fierce exchanges of accusations regarding the professional understanding of the fans from both sides.
The discourse on the networks also dealt with broader social issues, including criticism of how women relate to social problems, as noted in unfaithfuls0, and a discussion on the cost of living and its implications for marriage, similar to the claims raised by alqasmi8940 regarding the reasons for avoiding marriage among young people.