Ahmed El-Sayed, former Al Ahly star, has given his opinion on the ongoing debate surrounding refereeing and its relationship with the Red Giants’ results, insisting that claims of refereeing favors for Al Ahly have no basis and that the club does not need any assistance from outside the pitch to achieve victories. ⚽🔴
El-Sayed’s comments come at a time when refereeing remains a major topic of discussion in Egyptian football, particularly after several decisions attracted the attention of clubs and supporters during the opening rounds of the league.
The former Al Ahly player believes that the modern refereeing environment, with the Video Assistant Referee system and recorded communications, makes the idea of deliberately favoring one team extremely difficult, especially because refereeing decisions are now subject to review and analysis.
Ahmed El-Sayed: Al Ahly Does Not Need Favors
Ahmed El-Sayed stressed that Al Ahly depend primarily on their players’ abilities and what they produce on the pitch, emphasizing that the Red Giants possess enough quality and experience to compete without receiving any refereeing favors.
He explained that Al Ahly’s victories should be judged according to the players’ performances during matches, including their ability to create opportunities, take chances and handle pressure, rather than linking every result to refereeing decisions.
He also stressed that Al Ahly have traditionally competed for trophies through hard work and preparation, which in his view means they do not need any external intervention to achieve their objectives. 🏆
Recorded Referee Communications Limit the Debate
Ahmed El-Sayed referred to the existence of recorded referee communications, stressing that referees are well aware that everything they say within the refereeing system can be reviewed.
He explained that these recordings make referees more careful about their decisions and communications, particularly during matches that attract significant public and media attention.
From this perspective, the former Al Ahly player believes claims of intentional favoritism require clear evidence rather than simply interpretations of refereeing decisions that supporters may view differently.
Refereeing Remains a Major Source of Debate
Refereeing remains one of the most controversial issues in Egyptian football, particularly because different groups often have different views regarding specific match incidents.
Refereeing decisions can sometimes change the course of a match, which makes them a regular topic of discussion among supporters, analysts and officials.
However, Ahmed El-Sayed believes that referees ultimately operate within a clear system and that VAR technology and recorded communications provide tools for reviewing controversial incidents and reaching more accurate assessments. 📢
Why Does the Former Al Ahly Star Trust His Team?
Ahmed El-Sayed’s confidence in Al Ahly appears connected to the club’s history and its ability to handle difficult matches, as well as its group of players capable of making the difference.
He believes that when the team wins through strong performances, pressure, creating opportunities and taking chances, those factors should be the first explanation for the result rather than looking for reasons outside the pitch.
Al Ahly’s strength is also not dependent on one player or one refereeing decision but on an integrated structure involving the coaching staff, players, administration and supporters.
Victories Start on the Pitch
Ahmed El-Sayed stressed that when Al Ahly enter matches looking to collect points, their focus should be on producing the required performance and establishing their technical superiority.
The ultimate objective is to win matches and compete for trophies, something that requires consistent work rather than waiting for decisions that favor the team.
Refereeing decisions remain a natural part of football, and mistakes can occur in any match. However, in the former player’s view, attributing Al Ahly’s results entirely to refereeing reduces the value of the effort produced by the players. 🔥
A Clear Message to Al Ahly’s Critics
Ahmed El-Sayed’s comments deliver a direct message to those who regularly connect Al Ahly’s results with refereeing, emphasizing that the team possesses the ability to win through its quality and performances.
He also believes that continuing the debate without clear evidence could increase tensions between supporters of different clubs, while the better approach is to evaluate each incident according to its details rather than making general judgments.
✨ According to former Al Ahly player Ahmed El-Sayed, the Red Giants do not rely on refereeing favors and instead depend on their effort and players’ abilities on the pitch, while refereeing decisions should remain subject to review whenever controversial incidents arise.
📢 Do you agree with Ahmed El-Sayed that Al Ahly do not need refereeing favors to win? Share your opinion on the refereeing debate in the Egyptian Premier League. ⚽🔥
