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Players of Al Ahli their win in the AFC Champions League semi-final against Vissel Kobe in Jeddah. Getty Images

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Shabab Al Ahli captain Renan Victor looks dejected following a controversial end to their AFC Champions League Elite semi-final. Getty Images

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