The Tunisian Professional Football League has announced a series of penalties against clubs in the first and second divisions following a meeting on Wednesday. The disciplinary actions were taken against several clubs for various infractions, including throwing objects onto the field, unsportsmanlike conduct, and failure to have a doctor present on the bench. The league's disciplinary committee handed down fines and bans to several clubs and individuals.
Among the penalties, the Club Sportif de Bizerte was fined 10,000 dinars and given a warning for the second time for throwing bottles onto the field during a match against AS Hamma Sousse on October 23. The Étoile Sportive de Kelibia was fined 1,000 dinars and given a warning for lighting flares but not throwing them onto the field during a match against AS Gabès on October 26.
The Tunisian Professional Football League also penalized the Union Sportive de Tataouine, with the club's physical therapist, Hassan Douila, banned from sitting on the bench for two matches and fined 1,500 dinars for using abusive language towards the fourth referee during a match against Makarem Mahdia on October 26. The Sporting Club de Ben Arous was fined 500 dinars for having an unauthorized ball boy during a match against AS Mégrine on October 26.
The Futur Sportif de Kasserine was fined 2,000 dinars for not having a doctor on the bench during a match against AS Ariana on October 27. The club's assistant coach, Hicham Essouissi, was banned from sitting on the bench for two matches and fined 1,500 dinars for repeated protests against the referee's decisions during the same match.
The Sporting Club de M'kine was fined 1,500 dinars and given a warning for throwing objects onto the field during a match against Union Sportive de Ksar Saaf on October 27. The club's president was referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for an altercation. The president of Union Sportive de Ksar Saaf was also referred to the National Disciplinary Committee for the same reason.
Additionally, the Stade Tunisien's official, Seif Eddine Ben Salem, was banned from sitting on the bench for two matches and fined 5,000 dinars for unsportsmanlike conduct towards the referee during a match against Union Sportive de Ben Guerdane on October 23. These penalties aim to maintain discipline and fair play in Tunisian football.
The Tunisian Professional Football League continues to enforce strict disciplinary actions to ensure a safe and respectful environment for players, coaches, and fans. The penalties imposed on various clubs and individuals serve as a reminder of the importance of upholding the values of sportsmanship and respect in the sport.
Key points
- The Tunisian Professional Football League has imposed penalties on several clubs for misconduct, including fines and bans.
- The disciplinary actions were taken for various infractions, including throwing objects onto the field and unsportsmanlike conduct.
- The league aims to maintain discipline and fair play in Tunisian football.
