Withdrawal last month! Official: New Moon was disqualified from the Sand Cup next season and fined $130,000

August 6th The Saudi Football Association's Discipline and Ethics Committee announced on Tuesday that it would disqualify the Saudi Super Cup for the 2026/27 season of Riyadh Crescent and fine it 500,000 Riyals (US$133,000).

Last month, Riyadh Crescent withdrew from the Sand Super Cup, which was originally scheduled to be held in Hong Kong, China from August 19 to 23, 2025, on the grounds of player fatigue.

The Commission on Discipline and Ethics stated in a statement: "Riyadh Crescent refused to participate in the 2025-2026 Saudi Super Cup after the official schedule of the event was announced. Therefore, the Commission ruled that Riyadh Crescent violated Article 59-3 of the Discipline and Ethics Ordinance and imposed a fine of 500,000 riyals (US$133,000) on the club and paid to SAFF. "

In addition to the fine, the Crescent was also prohibited from participating in the 2026-27 Super Cup and deprived of all bonuses for this season's event. Riyadh Crescent can appeal this.