Al Jazeera reported, in a report dated 1 November 2026, that Algerian player Amine Chiakha left the pitch in tears after being subjected to racist abuse, according to its account. According to Al Jazeera, Chiakha decided to return to the pitch to complete the match after leaving. Al Jazeera believes that his departure from the pitch was not a passing emotional reaction, but an expression of the psychological pressure faced by players of Arab and African origin. The identity and nature of the source of the abuse have not yet been established. Nor have the match, the team, the venue or the exact timing of the incident. Also unclear are the position of the referee, the club or the organising body, whether an investigation has been opened, and whether Chiakha has commented on the incident.