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Saudi Clubs Reject League's Open Training Demand
8 Oct
Summary
- Three major Saudi clubs rejected league's request for open training.
- Clubs cited technical privacy and tactical work as reasons.
- League aimed to strengthen fan-club bonds and media coverage.
Three prominent Saudi football clubs, Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr, and Al-Ittihad, have collectively rejected a recent proposal from the Saudi Pro League to open their training sessions to the public and media at least once a month. This decision stems from the clubs' desire to maintain privacy regarding their technical and tactical preparations.
The clubs officially communicated their opposition to the league's directive, which was circulated last week. Their coaching staffs emphasized the need to safeguard sensitive training information, particularly as important matches approach, to avoid giving opponents a competitive advantage.
The Saudi Pro League's initiative was intended to deepen the relationship between clubs and their supporters, expand media access to team activities, and generally boost engagement surrounding the league. Following the clubs' refusal, negotiations are anticipated to address the concerns.
While the majority of top clubs are resisting, Al-Nassr did open its training session to media on Wednesday, following a press conference.
