Xavi fined QR10,000 for non-compliance with MOPH’s safety protocols

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Qatar Football Association has fined Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and several other top-flight players and officials for breaching coronavirus rules.Xavi, who contracted the virus at the end of July has recovered and resumed official duty. Al Sadd players Hammam Al Amin and Abdul Karim Hassan have also been reprimanded besides several other QNB Stars League teams.The action came following QFA Disciplinary Committee’s video conference meeting on Tuesday headed by Chairman Hassan Al Hammadi in the presence of all members of the committee.During the meeting, reports from the Qatar Stars League matches were discussed as the committee announced a series of important decisions, both regarding non-compliance of MOPH’s safety protocols and fines imposed on players and officials.The following players and officials were reprimanded.Al Arabi SCWarning + fine1. Al Arabi player Muhammad Issa Al Muhammadi warned and fined QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols.2. Player Mohamed Essam El Din warned and fined QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.3. Player Marc Muniesa warned and fined QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Rayyan vs Al Arabi match1. Suspension for Al Arabi player Fahd Shanin for three matches (on disciplinary grounds) and imposing a fine of QR20,000. The decision was announced for showing lack of sportsman spirit during the Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan match in the QNB Stars League match.2. Player Musab Khadr fined QR5,000. The decision was announced for showing lack of sportsman spirit during the Al Arabi vs Al Rayyan match in the QNB Stars League match.Al Sadd SC1. A warning to Al Sadd coach Xavi Hernandez and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.2. A warning to player Hammam Al Amin and a fine of QR 10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.3. A warning to player Abdul Karim Hassan and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Qatar SC1. A warning to Diego Pereira – a member of the Qatar SC technical staff – and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.2. A warning to player Ahmed Moeen and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Umm Salal SC1. A warning to player Mahmoud Al Mawas and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.2. A warning of player Ismail Mahmoud Mardanli and a fine of QR 10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Wakrah SCA warning to player Omar Afifi Abdul Majeed and a fine of QR5,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Rayyan SCA warning to player Mohamed Alaa and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Khor SCA warning to player Ahmed Salem Al Askar and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Gharafa SCA warning to player Koo Ja-cheol and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.Al Duhail SCA warning to player Ahmed Sufyan and a fine of QR10,000 for non-compliance with the MOPH’s safety protocols including breaching home quarantine pledge signed by him.