Saudi Arabia’s football authority, governing body for clubs and national teams since 1955.
FIFA has acknowledged missteps in a bid seen as reshaping world soccer toward Saudi influence. SAFF supports dialogue to restore unity while divisions persist among confederations over a $20 billion plan and leadership questions ahead of a potential no-confidence push.
Fans at a Saudi Pro League game between Al-Taawoun and Al-Hilal chanted Jota’s name at Ruben Neves, a close friend of the late Diogo Jota. Neves responded by pointing to his eye and sky; Ronaldo has urged lifetime bans for offending fans. Both clubs and Saudi football authorities say they will take action to prevent such abuse.
Chants referencing Diogo Jota during a Saudi Pro League match involving Al-Hilal and Al-Taawoun have drawn sanctions from SAFF and SPL. Ruben Neves reacted to the chants by pointing to his eye and skyward, while Cristiano Ronaldo has called for lifetime stadium bans for offenders. Al-Taawoun faces fines and two home games behind closed doors.