Esperance has launched a fierce defense of their Algerian star, Youssef Al-Blaili, challenging the Tunisian Professional League’s choice to haul him before an investigation over alleged gestures made during a recent clash with MC Oran in the Tunisian First Division.
The club didn’t hold back, releasing a fiery statement that called the summons—based solely on TV footage—a risky move that could unravel the league’s shaky management. They argued it’s a stark departure from how similar antics by other players have been brushed off in the past.
In their words, Esperance slammed the league’s approach, saying, “This decision is an affirmation of the coexist policy with which the association deals with, which affects the results of the clubs.”
They went further, warning that such rulings foster favoritism and petty score-settling among the league’s brass. Unapologetic, Esperance doubled down, rejecting what they see as unfair treatment of their player while others skate by. The club’s stand has sparked a fresh debate about consistency in the league’s rulebook.
