Original Coverage & Source Attribution: onefootball.com
Ivan Toney answered pre-match mockery as Al-Ahli beat Al-Khaleej 4-1 in the Saudi Roshn Pro League. The English striker turned a sideshow into a statement on a commanding night.
He had missed the previous game against Al-Fayha with a hip joint injury. Goal.com reports that Al-Khaleej’s official TikTok posted an AI-generated clip mocking him before this fixture.
The video showed Toney hearing Al-Khaleej were next, then sprinting away as two of their players laughed. On the pitch, the script flipped.
Back from injury for the 11th round, Toney led from the front. He struck twice to power Al-Ahli to victory.
His haul moved him to 13 goals for the season and clear at the top of the scoring chart. The answer came where it mattered, in front of goal.
Asked afterwards about the clip, Toney declined to comment. He said engaging would only encourage other clubs to copy it and leave him dealing with irritation.
The points were secure and the focus stayed on his finishing. Al-Ahli march on with their leading scorer in form.
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