The Saudi Arabian Football Association has pledged to review its code of conduct for spectators following a "disgraceful" incident in which a fan whipped Al Ittihad player Abderazak Hamdal.
The incident happened on Thursday during the Saudi Arabian Super Cup final between Al Ittihad and Al Hilal.
A video posted on social media showed Al Ittihad striker Hamdal getting into an argument with a fan in the stands, before throwing a bottle of water at him. The fan then reacts by repeatedly whipping the player, before the two move away from each other.
Hamdal was the scorer in this game, but Al Hilal won their fourth Super Cup as they won 4:1.
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation and the players' association said they were "shocked by these shameful scenes" in a statement on Sunday, adding that their priority was to ensure everyone's safety.
"We will conduct a rigorous review of the spectator code of conduct. This review will result in the application of updated regulations and sanctions measures so that such incidents do not recur," the statement said.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has increased its investment in sports, especially football. The clubs of the Saudi league thus attracted stars such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Karim Benzema to their ranks, offering them incredible salaries.
Also, Saudi Arabia is the only candidate for organizing the World Cup in 2034.
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