Saudi Super Cup

Scandal! Whip attack on Benzema teammate

Abderrazak Hamdallah was attacked with a whip.(Bild: APA/AFP/Fayez NURELDINE)

After Al-Ittihad lost to Al-Hilal in the final of the Saudi Super Cup on Thursday, striker Abderrazak Hamdallah felt the wrath of a fan. Karim Benzema's team-mate was attacked with a whip as he walked into the catacombs.

Wild scenes after the final whistle: Hamdallah strolled towards the catacombs in disappointment when he was suddenly attacked by a man with a whip. The supposed Al-Ittihad fan could hardly be contained after the 1:4 humiliation against Al-Hilal.

His anger was focused entirely on the striker, whom he hit several times with the whip. The fan was then held back by stewards while he shouted a few poisonous words after the Moroccan international.

Was the striker being provocative?
Hamdallah himself seemed surprised by the absurd scene at first and then got into a rage himself. Stewards and teammates held the striker back and shouted a few words in the direction of the "whipping supporter". 

Abderrazak Hamdallah was attacked with a whip.(Bild: APA/AFP/Fayez NURELDINE)

It was then said that the striker had first sprayed the fan with water. The incident is currently being investigated. In terms of play, however, it was already a scourge for Benzema's team. Malcom (two goals), Salem Al-Dawsari and Nasser Aldawsari ensured a clear Al-Hilal triumph with their goals. Hamdallah, of all people, had equalized in the meantime.