Al-Shabab attacks refereeing in the Roshan League with a fiery statement after the Al-Kholoud match
In an escalation reflecting the extent of discontent within the corridors of Al-Shabab Club, the club's management issued a strongly worded statement criticizing the refereeing performance in the Saudi Professional League, using the famous Arabic proverb: "You have made yourself heard, but there is no one to hear," to express its frustration with the repeated mistakes, which it described as impactful.
This angry statement came after the team's 1-0 loss to Al-Kholoud in their match this evening at Al-Hazm Club Stadium in Al-Rass, as part of the 21st round of the competition. The Al-Shabab management asserted that this match was merely the latest in a series of refereeing errors that the team has suffered recently.
The context of competition and the impact of errors
This protest comes at a time when the Saudi league is experiencing unprecedented sporting activity and close global attention, placing the refereeing system under constant scrutiny. Al-Shabab's management believes that the repeated refereeing errors not only harm the club's achievements and points in the standings but also negatively impact the fairness of competition in a league that aspires to be among the best in the world. The management clearly indicated that the errors were not limited to the Al-Kholoud match, but were preceded by controversial incidents in major matches, most notably against Al-Nassr and Al-Taawoun, which contributed to altering the course of those matches and their final results.
Official demands and administrative action
Based on these facts, the club's management announced its intention to submit an urgent official letter to the Referees Committee of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation. The letter explicitly requests that no future matches be assigned to refereeing teams that have previously made significant errors against the club, including the referee of today's match. This request comes as part of the management's efforts to protect the club's rights and ensure the principle of equal opportunity, especially as the team faces crucial stages in the upcoming rounds that require the highest levels of refereeing integrity and focus.
The administration concluded its statement by renewing its full confidence in the team's stars and their technical ability to overcome these obstacles, assuring its fans that work continues to achieve aspirations despite the external challenges facing the team's journey this season.
