Algeria Striker Saifi Clashes With Reporter
Algeria striker Rafik Saifi has been involved in an altercation with a journalist after his team was eliminated from the World Cup.
The incident following Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the United States happened at Loftus Versfeld.
A female reporter from an Algerian publication was heard shouting at Saifi, who left the stadium holding his lip and refusing to respond to questions.
Algeria finished at the bottom of Group C with just one point and was eliminated from the tournament.
© 2010 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The incident following Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the United States happened at Loftus Versfeld.
A female reporter from an Algerian publication was heard shouting at Saifi, who left the stadium holding his lip and refusing to respond to questions.
Algeria finished at the bottom of Group C with just one point and was eliminated from the tournament.
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- Is this what is called a "clash"? Seems like the gut was simply trying to hold his tongue in front of a harassing reporter. In fact, the language used by CBS sounds suspiciously biased.
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