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Conceição Addresses Recent Sports Backlash
Portuguese coach Sérgio Conçasao clarified that he misinterpreted his recent remarks regarding the discipline and training level of Saudi players. In a statement, he explained that his comments focused on cultural differences in football practices between Europe and Saudi Arabia and that he did not intend to diminish the players’ abilities or criticize Saudi football. His comments sparked controversy after he criticized the level of commitment during training in a podcast episode, which was met with disapproval from the sports community, especially concerning family excuses and prayer times. It is worth noting that Conçasao took charge of Al-Ittihad in October 2025, leading the team in 41 matches before his contract was terminated in June 2026 following an performance review.
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