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SAFF bans Al Hilal from Saudi Super Cup 2026-27 after pullout from Hong Kong tournament
The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's disciplinary and ethics committee has banned SPL champions Al Hilal from the Saudi Super Cup 2026-27. read more The Saudi Arabian Football Federation's disciplinary and ethics committee has banned the reigning Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal from participating in the next edition of the Saudi Super Cup. The decision has come following the club's withdrawal from the tournament this year. Additionally, the committee has also slapped a fine of SR500,000 on the club. The punishment further includes withholding any financial rewards allocated to Al Hilal from the 2025-26 Super Cup. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Al Hilal suffer ban after pulling out of the Saudi Super Cup Al Hilal decided to pull out owing to the strenuous stint in the inaugural , where the team gave its all and reached the quarterfinal stage. The club eventually suffered a loss to Fluminese and got eliminated. The team also gave competition to European heavyweights in the CWC. Notably, they held Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw. Given, the level of tough football the club was engaged in recently, it has decided to give its players some much-needed rest and consequently opted out of the Saudi Super Cup. 'Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025-2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued,' the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said in a statement. More from Football 'As a result, the committee ruled that Al Hilal had violated Article (59-3) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals ($133,000) to be paid to the SAFF,' the statement added. The committee said the decision is subject to appeal. To fill the void of Al Hilal, the Saudi Football Federation's Competitions Committee has announced the AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli as the replacement in the four-team competition, which includes Al Nassr, Al Ittihad, and Al Qadsiah. The Saudi Super Cup is scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in Hong Kong. In a related subject, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee fined Al Shadab SR125,000 and banned the club from the next edition of the Women's Saudi Super Cup after it refused to participate in the tournament following the release of its schedule.
News18
4 days ago
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- News18
Al Hilal To Be Banned In The Near Future? SAFF Punishes Withdrawal From Saudi Super Cup
Last Updated: Al Hilal is banned from the Saudi Super Cup for a year and fined 500,000 Riyals for withdrawing from the 2025–26 edition due to player fatigue, breaching SAFF regulations. Reigning champions Al Hilal will face a one-year ban from the Saudi Super Cup and a substantial fine after withdrawing from the upcoming 2025–26 edition of the competition, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation's (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee confirmed on Tuesday. Al Hilal announced their decision to pull out of this season's four-team Super Cup, scheduled to take place in Hong Kong from August 19–23, citing player fatigue following their recent Club World Cup campaign. The Riyadh-based side were eliminated in the quarter-finals by Brazil's Fluminense, losing 2–1 on July 4 — a match that concluded a long and demanding season for the squad. Despite their reasoning, the SAFF ruled the withdrawal as a breach of regulations. In an official statement, the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee declared: 'Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025–2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued. The disciplinary body imposed a fine of 500,000 Saudi Riyals (approximately $133,000), which must be paid to the SAFF. Additionally, Al Hilal are banned from taking part in the 2026–27 edition of the Saudi Super Cup — should they qualify — and have been stripped of any financial benefits associated with this season's competition. The ruling is subject to appeal, and the club has been contacted for comment but has not yet responded. Al Hilal are the record holders of the Saudi Super Cup, having claimed their fifth title by defeating rivals Al Nassr last season. Their absence this year removes one of the competition's most decorated and high-profile teams. Despite finishing second in the 2024–25 Saudi Pro League, behind champions Al Ittihad, their withdrawal meant that AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli were called up to fill the vacant semi-final slot. Al Hilal had originally been slated to face King's Cup runners-up Al Qadsiah on August 20. (with Reuters inputs) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Ammon
4 days ago
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Al Hilal face ban from 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup
Ammon News - Holders Al Hilal will be banned from the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup if they qualify after withdrawing from this season's four-team competition, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation's (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday. The decision came after Al Hilal pulled out of the Super Cup, scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in Hong Kong, citing player fatigue following their Club World Cup campaign. They lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the quarter-finals on July 4. "Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025-2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued," the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said in a statement. "As a result, the committee ruled that Al Hilal had violated Article (59-3) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals ($133,000) to be paid to the SAFF," the statement added. In addition to the fine, the club was banned from participating in the 2026-27 Super Cup and stripped of any financial awards allocated for this season's competition. The committee said the decision is subject to appeal. Al Hilal have been asked for comment. They won the Super Cup by beating Al Nassr last season for a record-extending fifth title. The Saudi Super Cup is contested by the winners and runners-up of the King's Cup and Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal finished second in the 2024-25 Pro League behind Al-Ittihad. Al Hilal, who were due to face King's Cup runners-up Al Qadsiah in the Super Cup semi-finals on August 20, have been replaced by AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli. Since Al-Ittihad won the Pro League and King's Cup, the extra Super Cup spot was awarded to Al Nassr - the third-placed team in the league - who they face in the semis on August 19. Reuters
Business Recorder
4 days ago
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Al Hilal face ban from 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup
Holders Al Hilal will be banned from the 2026-27 Saudi Super Cup if they qualify after withdrawing from this season's four-team competition, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation's (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday. The decision came after Al Hilal pulled out of the Super Cup, scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in Hong Kong, citing player fatigue following their Club World Cup campaign. They lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the quarter-finals on July 4. 'Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025-2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued,' the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said in a statement. 'As a result, the committee ruled that Al Hilal had violated Article (59-3) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals ($133,000) to be paid to the SAFF,' the statement added. In addition to the fine, the club was banned from participating in the 2026-27 Super Cup and stripped of any financial awards allocated for this season's competition. The committee said the decision is subject to appeal. Al Hilal have been asked for comment. They won the Super Cup by beating Al Nassr last season for a record-extending fifth title. Thrilling Women's Copa America final can't hide challenges ahead The Saudi Super Cup is contested by the winners and runners-up of the King's Cup and Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal finished second in the 2024-25 Pro League behind Al-Ittihad. Al Hilal, who were due to face King's Cup runners-up Al Qadsiah in the Super Cup semi-finals on August 20, have been replaced by AFC Champions League winners Al Ahli. Since Al-Ittihad won the Pro League and King's Cup, the extra Super Cup spot was awarded to Al Nassr - the third-placed team in the league - who they face in the semis on August 19.
The Hindu
4 days ago
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- The Hindu
Al Hilal faces ban from Saudi Super Cup 2026-27
Holder Al Hilal will be banned from the Saudi Super Cup 2026-27 if it qualifies, after withdrawing from this season's four-team competition, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation's (SAFF) Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said on Tuesday. The decision came after Al Hilal pulled out of the Super Cup, scheduled to be played from August 19-23 in Hong Kong, citing player fatigue following its Club World Cup campaign. It lost 2-1 to Fluminense in the quarterfinals on July 4. 'Al Hilal refused to participate in the Saudi Super Cup for the 2025-2026 season after the official schedule for the competition was issued,' the Disciplinary and Ethics Committee said in a statement. 'As a result, the committee ruled that Al Hilal had violated Article (59-3) of the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and fined the club 500,000 Saudi Riyals ($133,000) to be paid to the SAFF,' the statement added. ALSO READ | Messi set to miss Leagues Cup game against Pumas due to injury In addition to the fine, the club was banned from participating in the 2026-27 Super Cup and stripped of any financial awards allocated for this season's competition. The committee said the decision is subject to appeal. Al Hilal won the Super Cup by beating Al Nassr last season for a record-extending fifth title. The Saudi Super Cup is contested by the winner and runner-up of the King's Cup and the Saudi Pro League. Al Hilal finished second in the 2024-25 Pro League behind Al-Ittihad. Al Hilal, which was due to face King's Cup runner-up Al Qadsiah in the Super Cup semifinals on August 20, has been replaced by AFC Champions League winner Al Ahli. Since Al-Ittihad won the Pro League and King's Cup, the extra Super Cup spot was awarded to Al Nassr - the third-placed team in the league - which it will face in the semis on August 19.
