Al-Nasr is pursuing legal action against those who have committed offenses: Details of the legal action taken against the violations
In a move reflecting the keenness of the management of Al-Nasr Saudi Club to protect the entity’s gains and preserve its moral and material rights, the club’s legal department has begun intensive and wide-ranging actions to pursue those who transgress and abuse the club and its members through various media platforms, whether visual, written, audio, or through social media.
Firm legal action against abuses
Official sources at the club confirmed that this legal campaign spares no one, encompassing the monitoring and documentation of all forms of abuse and rumors that tarnish the reputation of the club, its players, or its management. This step comes in implementation of the regulations and laws that guarantee the rights of sports institutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In a related development, the social media platform "X" (formerly Twitter) witnessed a notable incident in which a user offered a public and explicit apology to Al-Nassr Club, its staff, and its fans, more than a year after posting tweets containing insults and inappropriate descriptions. This underscores the club's commitment to pursuing these cases to their conclusion.
Official statements and coordination with relevant authorities
Commenting on these developments, Mr. Saeed Abu Dahesh, Media Advisor for Al-Nassr Club and Supervisor of Public Relations and Communications, stated that the club is proceeding with its procedures without leniency. Abu Dahesh said, “Al-Nassr Club confirms that the abuses and transgressions directed at the club and its players through sports programs have been monitored and documented, and have already been referred to the relevant authorities to take the necessary legal action against all those responsible.”.
Abu Dahash added, emphasizing his complete confidence in the Kingdom's judicial and media systems: "We stress our full confidence in the relevant authorities, including the General Authority for Media Regulation and the Saudi Sports Media Federation, to play their role in putting an end to these violations, protecting the media landscape, and ensuring the firm application of regulations." He concluded with a strong message that Al-Nassr is an entity governed by regulations and protected by justice, and that any subsequent abuse will be dealt with through the same legal channels.
The context of combating sports fanaticism in the Kingdom
Al-Nassr's actions come at a time when Saudi sports are undergoing radical transformations and a qualitative leap in governance and professionalism. The Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, in cooperation with relevant authorities, are working to cleanse the sports environment of the impurities of fanaticism and tension that could negatively affect fair competition. The legal cases filed by the clubs are part of a broader strategy to regulate the sports media landscape and ensure that criticism is constructive and avoids personal attacks or defamation of institutions.
Expected dimensions and effects
Al-Nassr club's insistence, as one of the pillars of Saudi football, on pursuing legal action carries important implications that extend beyond the club's walls:
- Locally: This move contributes to enhancing legal awareness among the public and media professionals regarding the need to adhere to the ethics of criticism and respect competitors, which reduces the intensity of fanaticism in the sports scene.
- From a media perspective: It puts an end to rumors and false news that could affect the stability of teams, especially given the huge public interest in the Saudi League.
- Internationally: With the presence of international stars in Al-Nassr and the Saudi League, maintaining a professional and sophisticated image of the sports scene has become an urgent necessity, as these measures contribute to providing a healthy and attractive sports environment for investment and global following.
It is worth noting that the legal committee at Al-Nasr Club has previously succeeded in obtaining court rulings in favor of the club against a number of violators, which reflects the efficiency of the club’s legal system and its seriousness in defending the rights of “Al-Alami” and its large fan base.
