This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press_Youssef Adadad
The coach of the Tunisian national team, Kais Yaakoubi, sparked an exciting sporting crisis between Algerians and Tunisians on social networks, after his recent statements in which he accused Algeria of using money to attract binational players .
Statements by Qais Al-Yaqoubi during the press conference
During a press conference following the Tunisian national team’s defeat against Gambia with an unanswered goal, Qais Al-Yaqoubi made controversial statements about strategies to attract players.
Al-Yaqoubi said: “The talents that Algeria brings to represent its national team come in exchange for a significant financial reward. »
Al-Yaqoubi explained: “Do you think attracting players like Guiri and Sharqi was free?
Accusing Algeria of offering financial incentives to players
The coach of the Tunisian national team said he worked with the former goalkeeper coach of the Algerian national team, who assured him that the temptations that Algeria exposes to players are very great.
These statements sparked a wave of controversy on social media platforms as many supported them and considered his words logical.
Audience interaction…extended support
Al-Yaqoubi’s statements sparked wide interaction on the Internet, with the support of many supporters in Algeria and Tunisia, believing that this was the reality during the time of the former president of the Algerian Federation, Mohamed Rourawa , when large Algerian companies offered huge advertising contracts to players with dual nationality.
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