Video of Altercation Between Iraqi and Kuwaiti Players Circulates in "Gulf 27"

The Iraqi national team defeated their Kuwaiti counterpart with a score of 2/3 at the Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City Stadium on Saturday, in the second round of the "Gulf Arab" Cup. The "Lions of Mesopotamia" reached four points, placing them second in the standings of Group A, while the Kuwaiti "Blue" team was eliminated from the tournament taking place in Saudi Arabia.

Users on the platform "X" circulated a video of a scuffle between players from both teams after the final whistle. Kuwaiti player Youssef Nasser and his competitor Zidan Iqbal were seen exchanging words outside the playing field.

At that moment, players from both teams intervened, and the situation quickly escalated into a clash and pushing, before the dispute was resolved and they were separated. Users also shared another clip showing Iraqi star Ayman Hussein intervening to mediate between his compatriot Zidan Iqbal and Youssef Nasser, with the duo embracing and talking together inside the locker room.