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The commenter screamed: "Ridha! Ridha! Ridha! La yusaddiq ma yara!" (He can't believe what he is seeing).
But something fascinating is happening in 2024/2025. The old guard is passing the torch, and the new generation is bringing the "Streaming Era" energy.
But the audience hates it.
Next time you see a soccer clip on social media, unmute it. If you hear English, scroll past. If you hear Arabic, stop and listen. You are not just hearing a goal call; you are hearing 1,000 years of linguistic passion compressed into three seconds of beautiful chaos.
There is a controversy brewing behind the scenes. Major streaming platforms (like SSC and Shahid) are experimenting with AI-generated commentary for smaller matches. The AI is technically perfect—it pronounces "Riyadh" correctly and knows the stats instantly.
Take (Tunisia). His commentary on Saudi Pro League matches doesn't sound like a broadcast; it sounds like a man possessed. He doesn't just describe a goal; he writes a novel in three seconds. When Al-Nassr scores, he doesn't shout "Goal"—he unleashes a 30-second melodic cry that rises and falls like a symphony.
The latest trend in Arabic commentary is the move toward hyper-personality. The commentator is no longer an invisible narrator; they are a co-star. They cry when the team cries. They roast the referee with poetry.