Al Hilal stir: Jorge Jesus takes drastic step before Al Nassr v Al Ittihad | OneFootball

For the second time in just three days, Jorge Jesus chose not to appear before journalists, again. The former Benfica coach canceled the mandatory press conference previewing the game against Sérgio Conceição's Al Ittihad, scheduled for this Friday.

According to the championship regulations, coaches are required to participate in press conferences before home games and after all championship matches. Al Nassr, which usually announces these events through its account on the social platform X, did not do so this time, confirming the absence of the Portuguese coach.

The recurrence, it should be noted, could be costly for the club. Point 101 of the Saudi Pro League's communication regulations stipulates a fine of around 12,300 euros for the first infraction, with a suspended penalty. However, a second failure incurs a fine of approximately double (24,600 euros), as well as the annulment of the suspension of the first fine. Penalties can further escalate to €56,000 and €112,000 in case of further recurrences.

This is Jorge Jesus's second consecutive failure, who had already missed the press conference after the 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh, last Monday, in the match corresponding to the 20th round. A match that Cristiano Ronaldo also decided to boycott.

This Friday, February 6th. The match is scheduled for 5:30 PM and is valid for the 21st round of the Saudi competition.

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