Saudi King’s Cup: Sadio Mané at the center of a psychological war | OneFootball

Sadio Mané at the heart of a psychological battle in Saudi Arabia

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Senegalese international Sadio Mané finds himself at the epicenter of a destabilization campaign just hours before the high-stakes clash between his club, Al Nassr, and Al Ittihad in the round of 16 of the Saudi King’s Cup.

Die-hard supporters of the Jeddah powerhouse are waging a psychological war on social networks, accusing the Senegalese star of receiving favorable treatment from referees throughout his Saudi adventure.

Multiple video clips have surfaced on social media, highlighting Sadio Mané’s robust challenges that went unpunished by officials, further fueling the controversy.

This psychological warfare aims to unsettle the Senegalese forward while ramping up the pressure on the referees set to officiate this Saudi football clásico.

Sadio Mané’s record in the 2025-2026 season

The former Liverpool star has featured in 11 matches across all competitions, notching 4 goals and providing 5 assists.