Saudi FA to review fan code of conduct after supporter appears to whip player - BBC Sport

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is to review its fan code of conduct after a supporter appeared to whip an Al-Ittihad player.

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Saudi FA to review fan code of conduct after supporter appears to whip playerLast updated on 2 hours ago2 hours ago.From the section Football

The Saudi Arabian Football Federation is to review its spectator code of conduct after a supporter appeared to whip an Al-Ittihad player.

The incident took place at the end of Al-Ittihad's defeat by Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup in Abu Dhabi.

Footage showsexternal-link Al-Ittihad striker Abderrazak Hamdallah throw water at a fan, who then strikes the player twice with what looks like a whip.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68818787

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