[2] Former teammate Munif Shaif stated that his decision to retire was partly due to a lack of gratitude shown to him by some Yemeni football fans, who questioned his patriotism and loyalty.
[2] After conceding a penalty in a game against Al-Wehda (Sanaa), the crowd began throwing cans and bottles onto the pitch, leading to the security forces using tear gas against the spectators.
Shadli's reaction to the penalty decision, and remonstrating with the referee, were seen as the "cause" of the riots, and he was blamed in Yemeni media for the event.
[3] Following his retirement, he moved to Lausanne, Switzerland, citing his inability to find a job to be able to support himself and his family in Yemen.
[6] In January 2023, he criticised the Yemeni government for failing to instil a footballing culture in the country, following losses to Saudi Arabia and Oman.