Angry Fan Whips Player After Saudi Cup Final
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is to review its spectator code of conduct after a supporter appeared to whip an Al-Ittihad player. The incident took…
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is to review its spectator code of conduct after a supporter appeared to whip an Al-Ittihad player.
The incident took place at the end of Al-Ittihad’s defeat by Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup in Abu Dhabi.
Footage shows Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah throw water at a fan, who then strikes the player twice with what looks like a whip.
The SAFF said it was “shocked with the disgraceful scenes”.
Moroccan Hamdallah scored for his side as they lost 4-1.
“Football in Saudi Arabia is a family game and, thankfully, fan disorder is extremely rare,” said the SAFF.
