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Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, shows his frustration with the officials in Jeddah. Getty Images

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Paulo Sousa, head coach of Shabab Al Ahli, shows his frustration with the officials in Jeddah. Getty Images

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JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 21: Guilherme Bala (L) of Shabab Al Ahli reacts after his goal was disallowed for offside as Sultan Adil Alameeri (R) of Shabab Al Ahli looks on during the AFC Champions League Semi Final match between FC Machida Zelvia and Shabab Al Ahli at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium on April 21, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Yasser Bakhsh / Getty Images)

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