Belaïli summoned by the League for a gesture deemed vulgar!

Africa 17 March 2025 at 12:12

Mohamed Rek

News Editor

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The Tunisian Football League Bureau has launched a disciplinary investigation concerning the Algerian international player Youcef Belaïli, following a gesture deemed "unethical and vulgar" after his goal against Jeunesse d'El Omrane last Wednesday at the Zouiten stadium.

This action sparked outrage among observers and led to the player's summons for a hearing.

Mohamed Mokrani, the League's spokesperson, stated that Belaïli would be heard by the Bureau, but no immediate suspension has been decided.

The incident was not noted by the match observer, and a decision on potential sanctions will be made after the investigation. This situation arises after several other controversial gestures by the player this season.

Return to national team for Belaïli after a long absence

The ES Tunis midfielder makes his grand return to the Algerian national team under the guidance of Swiss coach Vladimir Petkovic, after more than a year without playing for the Fennecs. His last appearance for the national team was at the Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d'Ivoire.

Vladimir Petkovic on Youcef #Belaili's return to the national team after 14 months of absence: "It was the right time to call him up. It's mainly because his performance has been consistent since the start of the season with his club." #TeamDZ pic.twitter.com/r7PLYrY7WL
— Beneddra Naïm (@BeneddraNaim) March 17, 2025

Recent decisions by the Tunisian League

The League Bureau has also made several important decisions:

Club Africain receives two additional points after their appeal against Union de Ben Guerdane was accepted.
The appeals of Club Espérance Sportive de Tunis against Olympique de Béja and Club Sfaxien against EGS Gafsa were rejected.
Union Sportive de Ben Guerdane and AS Gabes win victory points following their respective appeals against AS Solimane.
A fine of 15,000 dinars against Hamed Mbarek, Club Africain official, and a four-match bench ban due to his statements.
A fine of 15,000 dinars against Maher Kanzari due to his statements.
A fine of 15,000 dinars against Ahmed Maazoun, Club Sportif Sfaxien official, and a four-match bench ban.

This banger from Youcef Belaïli 🚀🇩🇿#FIFAWorldCup | @FAFAlgeria pic.twitter.com/iHPbsomMQR
— Coupe du Monde 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_fr) March 14, 2025