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Morocco World
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Algeria's Youcef Belaïli Arrested in Paris After Mid-Flight Incident
Algerian international Youcef Belaïli has once again found himself at the centre of controversy – this time mid-air. The 33-year-old forward was arrested on Wednesday, July 2, upon landing at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport following an altercation with an Air France crew on a flight from New York. He was reportedly en route to Algeria via Paris after participating in the FIFA Club World Cup with Tunisian side Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Le père de Youcef Belaïli déclare au journal El Heddaf après l'arrestation de son fils à l'aéroport CDG de Paris : « Youcef Belaïli a été maltraité à l'aéroport alors qu'il n'a commis aucun délit. Il a simplement voulu attacher la ceinture de sécurité de son fils de deux ans ».… — Moncef Ait-Kaci (@Moncefaitkaci) July 2, 2025 Footage circulating online shows French police escorting the visibly agitated player in handcuffs through the terminal. The incident, though still under investigation, has already stirred reactions across social media and Algerian media outlets. According to his father, speaking to Algerian sports daily El Heddaf , Belaïli 'committed no offence,' claiming the scuffle stemmed from a misunderstanding involving his two-year-old son's seatbelt. 'He was mistreated at the airport. It's a disgrace to treat an international player like this over a seatbelt,' he said. Belaïli, who has had stints in Ligue 1 with Angers, Brest, and Ajaccio, currently plays for Espérance de Tunis. He featured in the Club World Cup last month, where his club exited in the group stage following a final 3–0 loss to Chelsea in Philadelphia. Tags: air FranceAlgerianParis Charles de GaulleYoucef Belaïli
Sharjah 24
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Sharjah 24
Chelsea, Flamengo to Club World Cup knockouts
In another match in the same group, English team Chelsea qualified by winning 3-0 against Tunisian club Espérance Sportive de Tunis at Lincoln Financial Stadium. Chelsea ended up in second place in the group with six points, while Espérance concluded their run in third place with three points.
Al Etihad
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Espérance claims first Arab victory, Bayern Munich secures FIFA Club World Cup qualification
NASHVILLE (WAM) Yousef Belaili scored in the 70th minute, and Espérance Sportive de Tunis beat LAFC 1-0 Friday night in the FIFA Club World Cup to remain in contention to advance and eliminate the California MLS team. LAFC had one final chance to tie it in the 99th minute on Dénis Bouanaga's right-footed shot off a penalty kick just in front, but goalkeeper Béchir Ben Säid smothered it. After a back-and-forth pace, Belaili came through with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner through goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' legs. In another match in the same round, Bayern Munich came away with a strong performance against Boca Juniors, the famous and historic Argentine club, 2-1, in the FIFA Club World Cup. This means that Bayern has qualified for the Round of 16, and that it is the first club to successfully defeat a South American club in the competition.
The Hindu
21-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
FIFA Club World Cup: Youcef Belaili scores in Esperance's 1-0 victory over LAFC
Yousef Belaili scored in the 70th minute, and Espérance Sportive de Tunis beat LAFC 1-0 on Friday night in the Club World Cup to remain in contention to advance and eliminate the California MLS team. LAFC had one final chance to tie it in the 99th minute on Dénis Bouanaga's right-footed shot off a penalty kick just in front, but goalkeeper Béchir Ben Säid smothered it. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in the crowd of 13,651 at 30,000-seat GEODIS Park on a steamy late afternoon. After a back-and-forth pace, Belaili came through with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner through goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' legs. READ: FIFA Club World Cup: Benfica cruises past Auckland in weather-delayed encounter Esperance will finish the round Tuesday night against Chelsea, with second place in Group D and a spot in the round of 16 on the line. Not only was LAFC eliminated, but it has also been shut out in both of its matches. LAFC had two goals wiped out by offsides in the first half. LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo said, 'Overall, I didn't think we played well enough tonight to win.' 'Gave us the feeling that we can keep playing,' said Esperance coach Maher Kanzari.
Los Angeles Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
LAFC's hopes of advancing in FIFA Club World Cup shattered in loss to ES Tunis
NASHVILLE — Yousef Belaili scored in the 70th minute as Espérance Sportive de Tunis ended LAFC's hopes of advancing out of group play at the FIFA Club World Cup in a 1-0 victory Friday night. LAFC had one final chance to tie it in the 99th minute on Denis Bouanga's right-footed shot off a penalty kick just in front, but goalkeeper Béchir Ben Säid smothered it. Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban were in the crowd of 13,651 at 30,000-seat GEODIS Park on a steamy late afternoon. Key moment: After a back-and-forth pace, Belaili came through with a right-footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom left corner through goalkeeper Hugo Lloris' legs. Takeaways: ES Tunis will finish the round Tuesday night against Chelsea, with second place in Group D and a spot in the round of 16 on the line. LAFC has been shut out in both of its Club World Cup matches. LAFC had two goals wiped out by offsides in the first half.
