Saudi FA to review rules after fan whips player

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- Adriana Garcia Apr 15, 2024, 05:05 AM ET The Saudi Arabia Football Federation (SAFF) will review its "spectator code of conduct" after the "disgraceful" incident that saw an individual whip Al Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah.
During the award ceremony after Al Hilal's 4-1 win over Al Ittihad in the Saudi Super Cup final in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Thursday, a fan in the stands close to the field was captured on video reaching over the railing and hitting Hamdallah with a whip.
The SAFF and the Football Players Association of Saudi Arabia (PFA) said in a statement that it was "shocked with the disgraceful scenes involving a physical attack by an individual spectator on a member of the team from Al Ittihad Club."
"Even though the match took place outside of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the Football Players Association of Saudi Arabia stand united in their commitment to prioritize safety and well-being at stadiums and will keep implementing comprehensive measures to maintain a secure environment for everyone involved in the game."