Kuala Lumpur: Al Hilal's Nassir Al Shamrani has been shortlisted for Asian player of the year despite causing controversy when he angrily spat at an opponent and sparked a melee at the AFC Champions League final.
The striker's goal-laden tournament ended on a sour note when he spat at Western Sydney Wanderers' Matthew Spiranovic on the final whistle of their 1-0 aggregate win, prompting a shoving match.