Rafik Belghali
CanadaathleteMale5.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Rafik Belghali is an Algerian football player who recently made headlines for being suspended for four matches due to aggressive and intimidating behavior towards the referee during a match at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 qualifiers. His actions, along with those of some supporters, led to significant disciplinary measures imposed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
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Rafik Belghali is mentioned as one of the players during a hydration break in the World Cup.
FIFA to analyze use of hydration breaks at future World CupsCanada· 2026-06-23
Rafik Belghali is a defender for Algeria.
Jordan v Algeria: World Cup 2026 – live | World Cup 2026
United Kingdom· 2026-06-23
Rafik Belghali is a defender for the Algeria national team.
التشكيل الرسمي لمباراة الأردن ضد الجزائر في كأس العالم
Egypt· 2026-06-23
Rafik Belghali was punished with a four-match suspension, two of which are deferred.
عقوبات على الجزائر بعد أحداث مباراة نيجيريا في «أمم أفريقيا»
United Arab Emirates· 2026-02-02
Rafik Belghali received a four-match suspension for aggressive and intimidating behavior towards the referee.
CAN 2025 : billets de banque déchirés au stade, la sanction de la CAF est tombée
Morocco· 2026-01-22