Arbitration panel resolves Saudi Super Cup case

The competent arbitration panel issued its final and binding ruling in the dispute concerning the Saudi Super Cup, confirming that Al-Hilal Club had violated the Disciplinary and Ethics Regulations and obligating it to bear severe financial and sporting consequences. The ruling accepted the arbitration request in form and overturned the Appeals Committee's decision issued by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation on August 23, 2025, marking a decisive turning point in the case that has captivated the Saudi sports community. The panel ordered Al-Hilal Club to pay a fine of 500,000 Saudi Riyals to the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, in addition to banning it from participating in the 2026-2027 Saudi Super Cup and forfeiting any financial entitlements allocated to the 2025-2026 Super Cup. The ruling also required Al-Hilal Club to bear half of the registration fees, administrative procedures, and arbitration costs, amounting to 46,400 Saudi Riyals, while the Saudi Arabian Football Federation covered the other half, paying it to Al-Hilal Club. The arbitration panel confirmed that this decision is final and binding on all parties, and no internal or external entity has the right to appeal it. This definitively resolves the dispute and opens a new chapter in the history of the Saudi Super Cup. It is worth noting that this ruling reflects the commitment of sports judicial bodies to the strict application of regulations and ensuring the integrity of sporting competitions, thus enhancing the credibility of the Saudi League and reaffirming the clubs' adherence to rules and regulations.