In a dramatic moment during the 2025-2026 AFC Champions League final, Al Ahli defender Zakaria Hosawi received a red card for a controversial tackle. This incident evoked memories of Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.
In an intense AFC Champions League final, Saudi player Zakaria Hawsawi received a red card for a strong tackle against an Israeli player from Japan's Machida Zelvia, sparking widespread debate among fans and analysts.
The Saudi national football team has officially excluded defender Zakaria Hossawi from its training camp in Jeddah ahead of the anticipated friendly match against Egypt. This decision comes as part of the preparations for the 2026 World Cup.
French coach Hervé Renard has excluded player Zakaria Hawsawi from the Saudi national team's camp in Jeddah due to medical reports indicating his unfitness. This exclusion comes as the Green prepares to face Egypt during the FIFA international days.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation announced on Monday that national team player Zakariya Hawsawi sustained a knee injury, preventing him from completing team training. This injury comes just days before a friendly match against Egypt in Jeddah.