GeneralAl-Shabab beat Al-Taawoun 3-0 despite playing with ten men
Al-Shabab claimed their first Roshn Saudi Pro League win after Ali Al-Bulaihi’s dismissal, beating Al-Taawoun 3-0.

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“The Greens’ shirt is a red line, and every call-up is a source of pride and responsibility,” Rami Bensebaini said. The Algeria defender was responding to reports questioning his commitment and his desire to continue with the national team for upcoming fixtures.
In a post on his personal account, Bensebaini explained what representing his country means to him. In his view, the national team is neither a given nor a choice to be taken lightly: “The national team is not something guaranteed or a choice, but a privilege that demands respect, discipline, humility and dedication.” A call-up brings pride, he said, while every camp carries responsibility and each opportunity to defend his country’s colours is an honour.
His response also addressed doubts raised on social media about his national allegiance. Bensebaini said he did not need to demonstrate his love for his country through posts. He described his commitment as constant and rejected the idea that it should be debated or called into question. His message links the pride of wearing the shirt to a clear demand: representing the team requires genuine dedication and conduct worthy of that privilege.
The defender said the national shirt would remain one of the major achievements of his professional career. His comments also place him among the group’s leading figures and defensive mainstays. He stressed the need for complete commitment and concentration when defending his country’s colours in upcoming continental and international competitions.
Beyond answering his critics, Bensebaini’s remarks underline the responsibilities he associates with every national-team gathering: meeting the group’s demands, preparing seriously and honouring the trust represented by a call-up. His message leaves little doubt about his attitude as the next fixtures with the Greens approach.
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