India, Sept. 6 -- Joao Felix caught reporters off guard in the mixed zone after Al Nassr suffered a 2-1 defeat to Al Ittihad on Friday. The result brought Ange Postecoglou's side's unbeaten start to the season to an end and also saw Al Hilal move into sole possession of first place. Felix started alongside Cristiano Ronaldo in attack and completed the full 90 minutes, but the Portuguese forward appeared increasingly frustrated during the second half.

His frustration was particularly evident after he received a yellow card for a challenge on Al Ittihad midfielder Richard Rios, a decision Felix appeared to feel was harsh. The frustration boiled over after the final whistle, with Felix refusing to stop and speak to reporters in the mixed zo...