17.01.2026 16:40
After Jorge Jesus's statements about "referee pressure" and "political influence" following the Al Hilal match, Al Hilal initiated a complaint process; it was claimed that Jesus could face a ban of up to 6 months and a monetary penalty.
Jorge Jesus's statements emphasizing "referee pressure" and "political influence" after the Al Hilal match escalated the crisis in Saudi Arabia. Al Hilal initiated an official complaint process against the Portuguese coach, and it was claimed that Jesus could face a ban of up to 6 months and a monetary penalty.
AFTER THE AL HILAL MATCH, CHAOS ENSUED
Al-Nassr Head Coach Jorge Jesus became the center of attention with his statements following the Al Hilal match. The Portuguese coach claimed that Al Hilal players exerted pressure on the referee and stated that Al-Nassr "does not have the political influence that Al Hilal possesses."
HARSH WORDS FROM JESUS
In his post-match evaluation, Jorge Jesus alleged that Al Hilal pressured the referee to turn the match management in their favor. He also described Al Hilal as "an experienced team that manages matches well" and used the phrase "I built this team."
AL HILAL TOOK ACTION
In response to Jesus's words, Al Hilal announced that they would refer the matter to judicial authorities. The club emphasized in its statement that Saudi football has become a project competing on an international level and argued that Jesus's statements harmed the neutrality of football and the integrity of competition.
CLAIM OF A BAN AND MONETARY PENALTY OF UP TO 6 MONTHS
In evaluations regarding the process, it was suggested that following Al Hilal's complaint, Jorge Jesus could face a suspension of up to 6 months and a monetary penalty of 300,000 riyals.
REMEMBERING THE "SUPER LEAGUE" OUTBURST IN TURKEY
Jorge Jesus's remarks during his time managing Fenerbahçe, stating that "the Super League has no sporting reality," also resurfaced following the ongoing debate.
CAREER TIMELINE BECAME A TOPIC
Jorge Jesus managed Fenerbahçe in the 2022-2023 season and then took over Al Hilal. After parting ways with Al Hilal, the experienced coach began his role at Al-Nassr in July 2025.