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French star Lance is under attack
The past few hours have seen controversy among Saudi fans on social media over the behavior of Saudi Arabia star Saud Abdul Hamid during Badr’s friendly match, which Al-Akhdar hosted with their Senegalese counterparts as part of their final preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
Saudi Arabia’s national team was held to a 0-0 draw by Senegal early on Wednesday in their final test before the start of the World Cup, a game that saw plenty of technical observations in addition to some video clips of crowd reaction.
During one of Saudi Arabia’s attacks, cameras caught the moment of Saud Abdel Hamid’s anger at his teammate Mohamed Abu Al-Shamat after he saw him misposition and spoil a promising attacking opportunity for the team, so he apparently blamed him on the pitch.
Lens’s French full-back continued to direct his remarks to his partner, looking sharp in front of the cameras, which attracted the attention of fans, who shared the footage widely on social networks in recent hours.
Saud Abdul Hamid’s behavior was divisive among Saudi fans, as some saw his actions as falling within the realm of enthusiasm and a desire to right wrongs on the pitch, especially in light of the importance of the current round before the start of the World Cup.
On the other hand, another part of the fans considered that it was inappropriate for the player to talk to his teammate, noting that the blame could have been assigned more calmly, especially since the national team needs maximum harmony and concentration before participating in the tournament.
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The shot sparked criticism on the X platform as a number of fans saw Saud Abdul Hameed being arrogant towards his teammates on the pitch at times, while others defended him, stressing that what happened was nothing more than a natural emotional reaction that often occurs between players during matches.
Saudi Arabia’s national team will hope to move on from such moments and fully focus on greater merits as they begin their World Cup journey with a strong clash against Uruguay in Group Eight, which also includes Spain and Cape Verde.
