Saudi Super Cup Sanctions: How a Legal Expert Says Hilal Could Outsmart the Penalties
12 November 2025
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Michael Whooosh
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Frequently Asked Questions
What sanctions were imposed on Al Hilal in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup saga?
The disciplinary committee fined Hilal 500,000 Saudi riyals, barred them from the next edition of the competition, and allowed Al Ahli to represent the team in the Saudi Super Cup 2025.
What action did Al Hilal take in response to the decisions?
Hilal filed a grievance with the Saudi Arbitration Center to challenge the appeals committee’s rulings, and the center appointed three arbitrators to issue a final ruling.
What is the role of the Saudi Arbitration Center in this case?
The center reviews the appeals against federation decisions, appoints arbitrators, and issues a final ruling, with transparency about arbitrator identities and affiliations being emphasized.