Loran Blan, the French coach of the club "Al-Ittihad", refused to accept the award as the best coach after his team's victory in the match. After "Al-Ittihad" achieved victory, the press service reported that Blan declined the award, explaining that the success of the team is the result of collective efforts and that he does not want to draw personal attention to himself. Blan himself expressed gratitude to the players, coaching staff and supporters for their support.
