List of the AFC DEC Decisions 28.05

46th AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee Meeting on 28 May 2021

No Competitions Defendant Matter Basic Facts Terms Decision 1 AFC Cup 2021 (Preliminary), Club Thimphu City FC (BHU) Offcial Countdown The Defendant caused a delay to the 1. Thimphu City FC (BHU) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC01 Eagles (MDV) vs. Thimphu City (Article 3.2, AFC Competition Operations commencement of the second half of the USD1,000/- for violating Article 3.2 of the AFC Competition FC (BHU) on 7 April 2021 Manual) match. Operations Manual.

2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD750/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD250/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Thimphu City FC (BHU) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

2 AFC Champions League 2021 Air Force Club (IRQ) Offcial Countdown The Defendant caused a delay to the 1. Air Force Club (IRQ) is ordered to pay a fne of USD1,500/- VVC 20210528DC02 (Playoff), Al Wehda FC (KSA) vs. (Article 3.2, AFC Competition Operations commencement of the second half of the for violating Article 3.2 of the AFC Competition Operations Air Force Club (IRQ) on 7 April Manual) match. Manual. 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,125/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD375/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Air Force Club (IRQ) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

3 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Duhail SC (QAT) Offcial Countdown The Defendant caused a delay to the 1. Al Duhail SC (QAT) is ordered to pay a fne of USD1,500/- VVC 20210528DC03 (Group Stage), Al Duhail (QAT) vs. (Article 3.2, AFC Competition Operations commencement of the second half of the for violating Article 3.2 of the AFC Competition Operations Esteghlal FC (IRN) on 21 April Manual) match. Manual. 2021 (This is the third violation of the Defendant in the 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC recidivism period.) Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD750/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD750/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Duhail SC (QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

4 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Rayyan SC (QAT) Player Selection List The Defendant submitted the Player Selection 1. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) is ordered to pay a fne of USD1,000/- VVC 20210528DC04 (Group Stage), Al Rayyan SC (Article 24.4, AFC Competition List to the Match Commissioner late. for violating Article 24.4 of the AFC Competition Operations (QAT) vs. FC Goa on 26 April 2021 Operations Manual) Manual.

4. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

5 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Rayyan SC (QAT) Team Misconduct Five (5) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) is ordered to pay a fne of USD2,625/- VVC 20210528DC05 (Group Stage), Al Rayyan SC (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics (QAT) vs. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) Code read together with Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular on 23 April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the (This is the second violation of the Defendant in of the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 the recidivism period.) February 2021 2. In accordance with Article 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, the partially suspended sanction as pronounced in Decision VTC 20200828DC06 (i.e. USD950/-) is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied.

3. The total fne of USD3,575/- shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

6 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) Team Misconduct Six (6) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC06 (Group Stage), Al Rayyan SC (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. USD2,100/- for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary (QAT) vs. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) and Ethics Code read together with Article 3.1 of AFC on 23 April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the Disciplinary Circular of the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,575/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD525/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

7 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) Team Misconduct Six (6) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC07 (Group Stage), Al Wahda FSCC (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. USD2,100/- for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary (UAE) vs. Persepolis FC (IRN) on and Ethics Code read together with Article 3.1 of AFC 26 April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the Disciplinary Circular of the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,575/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

8 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Nassr (KSA) Team Misconduct Five (5) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Nassr (KSA) is ordered to pay a fne of USD2,250/- for VVC 20210528DC08 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April read together with Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the (This is the third violation of the Defendant in the the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 recidivism period.) February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,125/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD1,125/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Nassr (KSA) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

9 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) Team Misconduct Eight (8) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Sadd SC (QAT) is ordered to pay a fne of USD3,300/- for VVC 20210528DC09 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April read together with Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD2,475/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD825/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Sadd SC (QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

10 AFC Champions League 2021 Air Force Club (IRQ) Team Misconduct Five (5) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Air Force Club (IRQ) is ordered to pay a fne of USD1,500/- VVC 20210528DC10 (Group Stage), Air Force Club (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics (IRQ) vs. Sharjah (UAE) on 26 Code. April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC February 2021 Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,125/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Air Force Club (IRQ) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

11 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) Team Misconduct Seven (7) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC11 (Group Stage), Al Duhail SC (QAT) (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. USD2,400/- for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary vs. Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) on 30 and Ethics Code read together with Article 3.1 of AFC April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the Disciplinary Circular of the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,800/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD600/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

12 AFC Champions League 2021 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) Team Misconduct Five (5) individuals representing the Defendant 1. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC12 (Group Stage), Al Hilal SFC (KSA) (Article 53, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) were sanctioned by the Referee. USD1,500/- for violating Article 53.1 of the AFC Disciplinary vs. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) on and Ethics Code read together with Article 3.1 of AFC 30 April 2021 Article 3.1 of AFC Disciplinary Circular of the Disciplinary Circular of the AFC Champions League 2021. AFC Champions League 2021 dated 24 February 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,125/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

13 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) player, Mr. Tarek Salman S Bringing the game into disrepute The Defendant sarcastically clapped towards the 1. Mr. Tarek Salman S Salman (AFC/36594/QAT) is ordered to VVC 20210528DC13 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) Salman (AFC/36594/QAT) (Article 50, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) Match Offcial(s). pay a fne of USD2,000/- for violating Article 50.1 of the AFC vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April Disciplinary and Ethics Code. 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD500/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Mr. Tarek Salman S Salman (AFC/36594/QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

14 AFC Champions League 2021 Persepolis FC (IRN) Bringing the game into disrepute The case related to statements published by the 1. Persepolis FC (IRN) is ordered to play one (1) match VVC 20210528DC14 (Group Stage) (Article 50, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) Defendant on its social media channel(s) and without spectators (ie. a full stadium closure) at the next match website. in an AFC club competition hosted by Persepolis FC (IRN) in Discrimination I.R. Iran for committing an offence under Article 58.1 of the (Article 58, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) (This is the third violation of the Defendant in the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code. recidivism period in relation to Article 50) 2. This order shall not apply to any match to be played without spectators as a result of measures related to the Covid-19 pandemic.

3. Persepolis FC (IRN) is ordered to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for committing an offence under Article 58.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Persepolis FC (IRN) is ordered to pay a fne of USD7,500/- for violating Article 50.1 read with Article 40.1 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

5. The total fne of USD17,500/- shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

6. Persepolis FC (IRN) is informed that a repeat violation of these provisions may be met with more severe punishment.

15 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) Head Coach, Mr. Bringing the game into disrepute Statements made by the Defendant during the 1. Mr. Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) is ordered VVC 20210528DC15 (Group Stage), Al Wahda FSCC Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) (Article 50, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) pre-match press conference brought the game to pay a fne of USD5,000/- for violating Article 50.1 of the AFC (UAE) vs. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) on into disrepute. Disciplinary and Ethics Code. 20 April 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD3,750/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD1,250/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Mr. Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

16 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Wahda FSCC (UAE) Head Coach, Mr. Bringing the game into disrepute The Defendant acted in an aggressive and 1. Mr. Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) is ordered VVC 20210528DC16 (Group Stage), Al Wahda FSCC Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) (Article 50, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) uncooperative manner and made insulting and to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for violating Article 50.1 of the (UAE) vs. Al Rayyan SC (QAT) on offensive statements towards two Team Liaison AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code. 20 April 2021 Offcers. 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC AFC Champions League 2021 Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount (Group Stage), Al Wahda FSCC referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a (UAE) vs. Persepolis FC (IRN) on probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation 26 April 2021 of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

3. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision (i.e. USD2,500/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Mr. Hendrik Willem Ten Cate (AFC/45945/NED) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

17 AFC Champions League 2021 Esteghlal FC (IRN) player, Mr. Vorya Ghafouri Bringing the game into disrepute Statements made by the Defendant during the 1. Mr. Vorya Ghafouri (AFC/19451/IRN) is ordered to pay a VVC 20210528DC17 (Group Stage), Esteghlal FC (IRN) (AFC/19451/IRN) (Article 50, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) post-match press conference brought the game fne of USD5,000/- for violating Article 50.1 of the AFC vs. Al Shorta (IRQ) on 30 April into disrepute. Disciplinary and Ethics Code. 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD3,750/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Mr. Vorya Ghafouri (AFC/19451/IRN) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

18 AFC Champions League 2021 Esteghlal FC (IRN) Head Coach, Mr. Farhad Press Conferences The Defendant failed to attend the pre-Match 1. Mr. Farhad Majidi (AFC/1408/IRN) is ordered to pay a fne VVC 20210528DC18 (Group Stage), Al Duhail SC (QAT) Majidi (AFC/1408/IRN) (Article 35, AFC Champions League 2021 press conference. of USD10,000/- for violating Article 35.2 read together with vs.Esteghlal FC (IRN) on 21 April Regulations) Article 35.5 of the AFC Champions League 2021 Regulations. 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Mr. Farhad Majidi (AFC/1408/IRN) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

19 AFC Champions League 2021 Esteghlal FC (IRN) Participating Clubs and Member Associations The Defendant failed to ensure the attendance 1. Esteghlal FC (IRN) is ordered to pay a fne of USD10,000/- VVC 20210528DC19 (Group Stage), Al Duhail SC (QAT) (Article 3.3.9, AFC Champions League 2021 and participation of its Head Coach at the pre- for violating Article 3.3.9 (read together with Article 35) of the vs.Esteghlal FC (IRN) on 21 April Regulations) Match press conference. AFC Champions League 2021 Regulations. 2021 Press Conferences (Article 35, AFC Champions League 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Regulations) Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Esteghlal FC (IRN) is informed that a repeat violation of these provisions may be met with more severe punishment.

20 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) Team Manager, Mr. Naif Serious infringments punishable by an The Defendant was expelled for using offensive, 1. Mr. Naif Ali A Alqadi (AFC/2235/KSA) is suspended for four VVC 20210528DC20 (Group Stage), Al Duhail SC (QAT) Ali A Alqadi (AFC/2235/KSA) expulsion insulting or abusive language and/or gestures (4) matches, which includes the one (1) match automatic vs. Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) on 30 (Article 47, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) towars the Match Offcial. suspension arising from his expulsion in the match Al Duhail April 2021 SC (QAT) vs. Al Ahli Saudi FC (KSA) on 30 April 2021.

2. The four (4) match suspensions shall be carried over in accordance with Article 38.2.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

3. Mr. Naif Ali A Alqadi (AFC/2235/KSA) is ordered to pay a fne of USD5,000/- in accordance with Article 49.2 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD3,750/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 3 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

5. The unsuspended portion of the fne referred to in Paragraph 3 of this Decision (i.e. USD1,250/-) shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

6. Mr. Naif Ali A Alqadi (AFC/2235/KSA) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

21 AFC Champions League 2021 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) player, Mr. Majed Flash interviews The Defendant failed to participate in a fash 1. Mr. Majed Naser Humaid Bakheit Maqdami (AFC/12309/ VVC 20210528DC21 (Group Stage), Shabab Al Ahli Naser Humaid Bakheit Maqdami (AFC/12309/ (Article 38, AFC Champions League 2021 interview after being requested by the AFC. UAE) is ordered to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for violating Dubai (UAE) vs. Al Hilal SFC UAE) Regulations) Article 38.3 (read together with Article 38.4) of the AFC (KSA) on 18 April 2021 Champions League 2021 Regulations.

2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of 2 years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Mr. Majed Naser Humaid Bakheit Maqdami (AFC/12309/ UAE) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

22 AFC Champions League 2021 Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) Participating Clubs and Member Associations The Defendant failed to ensure the participation 1. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) is ordered to pay a fne of VVC 20210528DC22 (Group Stage), Shabab Al Ahli (Article 3.3.9, AFC Champions League 2021 of its player in a fash interview. USD10,000/- for violating Article 3.3.9 (read together with Dubai (UAE) vs. Al Hilal SFC Regulations) Article 38) of the AFC Champions League 2021 Regulations. (KSA) on 18 April 2021 Flash interviews (Article 38, AFC Champions League 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Regulations) Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of 2 years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Shabab Al Ahli Dubai (UAE) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

23 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Nassr (KSA) Head Coach, Mr. Luiz Antonio Press Conferences The Defendant failed to attend the pre-Match 1. Mr. Luiz Antonio Venker Menezes (AFC/101408/BRA) is VVC 20210528DC23 (Group Stage), Al Nassr (KSA) vs. Venker Menezes (AFC/101408/BRA) (Article 35, AFC Champions League 2021 press conference. ordered to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for violating Article 35.2 Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN) on Regulations) (read together with Article 35.5) of the AFC Champions 23 April 2021 League 2021 Regulations.

2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD7,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Mr. Luiz Antonio Venker Menezes (AFC/101408/BRA) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

24 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Nassr (KSA) Participating Clubs and Member Associations The Defendant failed to ensure the attendance 1. Al Nassr (KSA) is ordered to pay a fne of USD20,000/- for VVC 20210528DC24 (Group Stage), Al Nassr (KSA) vs. (Article 3.3.9, AFC Champions League 2021 and participation of its Head Coach at the pre- violating Article 3.3.9 (read together with Article 35) of the AFC Foolad Khouzestan FC (IRN) on Regulations) Match press conference. Champions League 2021 Regulations. 23 April 2021 Press Conferences (Article 35, AFC Champions League 2021 (This is the ffth violation of the Defendant in the 2. In accordance with Article 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Regulations) recidivism period.) Ethics Code, the partially suspended sanctions as pronounced in Decision VTC 20201106DC10 (i.e. USD6,250/-), VTC 20201106DC12 (i.e. USD6,250/-) and VTC 20201106DC14 (i.e. USD6,250/-) are automatically revoked, and the sanctions applied.

3. The total fne of USD38,750/- shall be settled within 90 days from the date that this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

4. Al Nassr (KSA) is informed that a repeat violation of these provisions may be met with more severe punishment.

25 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) player, Mr. Abdelkarim Flash interviews The Defendant failed to participate in a fash 1. Mr. Abdelkarim Hassan A Fadlalla (AFC/15819/QAT) is VVC 20210528DC25 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) Hassan A Fadlalla (AFC/15819/QAT) (Article 38, AFC Champions League 2021 interview after being requested by the AFC. ordered to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for violating Article 38.3 vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April Regulations) (read together with Article 38.4) of the AFC Champions 2021 League 2021 Regulations.

4. Mr. Abdelkarim Hassan A Fadlalla (AFC/15819/QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

26 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) player, Mr. Hasan Khalid H Flash interviews The Defendant failed to participate in a fash 1. Mr. Hasan Khalid H Alhaydos (AFC/10325/QAT) is ordered VVC 20210528DC26 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) Alhaydos (AFC/10325/QAT) (Article 38, AFC Champions League 2021 interview after being requested by the AFC. to pay a fne of USD10,000/- for violating Article 38.3 (read vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April Regulations) together with Article 38.4) of the AFC Champions League 2021 2021 Regulations.

4. Mr. Hasan Khalid H Alhaydos (AFC/10325/QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

27 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) Participating Clubs and Member Associations The Defendant failed to ensure the participation 1. Al Sadd SC (QAT) is ordered to pay a fne of USD20,000/- VVC 20210528DC27 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) (Article 3.3.9, AFC Champions League 2021 of its players in a fash interview. for violating Article 3.3.9 (read together with Article 38) of the vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April Regulations) AFC Champions League 2021 Regulations. 2021 Flash interviews (This is the ffth violation of the Defendant in the (Article 38, AFC Champions League 2021 recidivism period.) 2. The fne shall be settled within 90 days from the date that Regulations) this decision is communicated in accordance with Article 11.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

3. Al Sadd SC (QAT) is informed that a repeat violation of these provisions may be met with more severe punishment.

28 AFC Champions League 2021 Al Sadd SC (QAT) Assistant Coach, Mr. Oscar Serious infringments punishable by an The Defendant was expelled for entering the feld 1. Mr. Oscar Hernandez Creus (AFC/135415/ESP) is VVC 20210528DC28 (Group Stage), Al Sadd SC (QAT) Hernandez Creus (AFC/135415/ESP) expulsion of play to confront a Match Offcial. suspended for one (1) match, which includes the one (1) vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April (Article 47, AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code) match automatic suspension arising from his expulsion in the 2021 match Al Sadd SC (QAT) vs. Al Nassr (KSA) on 29 April 2021.

2. The one (1) match suspension shall be carried over in accordance with Article 38.2.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

3. Mr. Oscar Hernandez Creus (AFC/135415/ESP) is ordered to pay a fne of USD5,000/- in accordance with Article 49.2 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code.

6. Mr. Oscar Hernandez Creus (AFC/135415/ESP) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.

29 AFC Champions League 2021 Persepolis FC (IRN) player, Mr. Mahdi Torabi Press Conferences The Defendant arrived late and caused a delay 1. Mr. Mahdi Torabi (AFC/91084/IRN) is ordered to pay a fne VVC 20210528DC29 (Group Stage), Al Wahda FSCC (AFC/91084/IRN) (Article 35, AFC Champions League 2021 to the commencement of the pre-Match press of USD2,000/- for violating Article 35.2 of the AFC Champions (UAE) vs. Persepolis FC (IRN) on Regulations) conference by ffteen (15) minutes. League 2021 Regulations. 26 April 2021 2. In accordance with Articles 34.1 and 34.3 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Code, USD1,500/- of the amount referred to in Paragraph 1 of this Decision is suspended for a probationary period of two (2) years. Should another violation of a similar nature occur within the probationary period, the suspension is automatically revoked, and the sanction applied; it is added to the sanction pronounced for the new infringement.

4. Mr. Mahdi Torabi (AFC/91084/IRN) is informed that a repeat violation of this provision may be met with more severe punishment.