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Ivan Toney Hits Out at Saudi Pro League Referees Amid Al-Nassr Title Bid

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Adam Moha

09 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Iván Toney accuses Saudi Pro League referees of bias towards Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr, amid a 1-1 draw between Al-Ahli and Al-Fayha that hampers Al-Ahli's title hopes.

Ivan Toney Hits Out at Saudi Pro League Referees Amid Al-Nassr Title Bid
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Iván Toney Launches Sensational Attack on Saudi Pro League Referees

Toney Suggests Bias Towards Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr

England international Iván Toney has launched a scathing attack on the integrity of the Saudi Pro League, suggesting that referees are biased towards Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr. This comes after his Al-Ahli side were held to a 1-1 draw by Al-Fayha, a result that severely dents their title aspirations.

Controversy Erupts Over Referee Decisions

The controversy erupted following Al-Ahli's 1-1 draw against Al-Fayha on Wednesday, a match in which Toney scored his 27th goal of a prolific campaign. However, the striker was more interested in discussing 'clear as day' penalties that he believes were ignored by the officiating crew.

  • Toney scored his 27th goal of the season.
  • The draw leaves Al-Ahli third, trailing Al-Nassr by four points.
  • Al-Nassr also hold a game in hand.
'Clear as day' penalties were ignored, according to Iván Toney.

Impact on the Saudi Pro League Title Race

The result and Toney's comments have pulled Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr into the spotlight regarding potential refereeing bias in the Saudi Pro League. This could have significant implications for the league's integrity and the title bid of Al-Nassr.

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