Kuwait Football Association takes strong stand against assault on referees in league

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KUWAIT CITY, Dec 26: The Kuwait Football Association strongly condemned the incidents that unfolded during the matches between Al-Arabi and Al-Shabab, as well as Al-Nasr and Al-Salmiya, in the recent eleventh round of the Zain Premier League.

In an official statement, the Football Association expressed its disapproval of the assault on referee Hashem Al-Ibrahim and his officiating crew during the Al-Nasr and Al-Salmiya match. Video footage from the game depicted individuals attacking Al-Ibrahim and his colleagues after the conclusion of the encounter.

The Federation emphasized that such actions severely undermine the integrity of the refereeing system, pledging to address this issue robustly and mete out deterrent penalties for those who verbally or physically assault referees.

In a show of solidarity, the Federation voiced its support for referees and their efforts to counter and prevent such offensive behavior. This, it stated, is essential for maintaining the reputation and prestige of the Kuwaiti government and the arbitration system within the Kuwaiti Federation.

Furthermore, the Football Association denounced the incidents surrounding the Al-Arabi and Al-Shabab match, including irresponsible behavior among some attendees in the stands. Expressing deep regret and complete rejection of such deviations from sportsmanship, the Federation highlighted the potential harm to the Kuwaiti football and sports community.

The statement concluded by confirming that all incidents and associated actions will be referred to the Disciplinary Committee. The Committee will then implement necessary penalties in accordance with regulations, actively working to eradicate offensive and unacceptable actions. The Football Association called on everyone involved to uphold a positive spirit and reject such incidents.

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