The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee issued Khalid Saeed Al-Shahrani , following the events that occurred during his team's match against Al-Ahli in the Saudi Professional League. This decision comes as part of the Federation's efforts to enforce order and uphold sportsmanship in all domestic competitions.
Details of the penalty and disciplinary decision
According to the official statement, the committee suspended the president of Damac FC for two official matches in all games in which he is eligible to participate with the first team, in addition to fining him 20,000 Saudi Riyals . This decision was based on the match referee's report, which documented misconduct by Al-Shahrani towards match officials.
The committee explained in its decision that the violation falls under Article (49-2-1) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations, which pertains to punishing abuse directed at match officials. The committee emphasized that the established violation necessitated the application of the regulations to ensure that such actions, which contradict sporting values, are not repeated.
Context of the decision and non-appealability
In a related context, the Disciplinary Committee indicated that this decision is final and not subject to appeal, citing Article (144) of the approved regulations. The regulations typically stipulate that penalties not exceeding a certain number of matches suspended or fines are immediately enforceable and not subject to appeal, thus obligating the Damac FC administration to immediately implement the penalty.
The importance of discipline in the Saudi League
The decisions of the Disciplinary Committee are of particular importance given the significant development witnessed by the Saudi Professional League , as the sports system strives to present a professional image befitting the league's international standing. The judicial committees within the federation work rigorously to regulate the conduct of all elements of the game—players, coaches, and administrators—to ensure that competitions proceed in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and mutual respect.
Impact of the decision on Damac FC
This absence is expected to have an administrative impact on Damac's bench in the next two matches, as administrative presence plays a crucial role in boosting the morale of the players and coaching staff. However, the administrative structures of professional clubs are usually equipped to handle such absences, ensuring continued focus and productivity on the pitch, free from any external distractions that might divert the team's attention from its competitive goals.
