Fines, Bans, And A Brawl: Inside The Al Arabi–Kuwait SC Controversy
Al Arabi Club has been fined KD 8,000 due to repeated violations by its supporters, including the use of smoke bombs, fire crackers, and offensive chants. Three Al Arabi players — Sofiane Bouchar, Emmanuel Iwala, and Hamza Khaba — have each been suspended for two matches and fined KD 1,000 for their conduct during the incident.
Additionally, a member of the Al Arabi Fans Association has been banned from entering stadiums for three months and fined KD 1,000 for behavior deemed inappropriate on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Another Al Arabi fan has been banned from stadiums for one year and fined KD 500 after storming the pitch and engaging in a physical altercation with Kuwait SC players.
Kuwait SC has also faced disciplinary action. Players Sami Al-Sanea, Ayman Abu Al-Fath, Mohammed Daham, and Ahmed Al-Zanki have each received two-match suspensions and KD 1,000 fines. Meanwhile, player Amr Abdel Fattah was fined KD 500 for exchanging blows with a pitch-invading Al Arabi fan.
Lastly, a photographer has been suspended for two matches and fined KD 500 after being involved in a physical altercation with a supporter.
The Kuwait Football Association emphasized the importance of upholding sportsmanship and maintaining security standards during all official fixtures.
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