The proposal to advance the matches of the 28th round of the Saudi Professional League sparked extensive discussions between the league association, the football federation, and representatives of clubs participating in Asian competitions.

The idea was proposed during meetings held early last week to discuss amending the competition schedule, in light of the repercussions of postponing some continental competitions.

The Saudi League Association clarified that implementing the proposal is feasible from an organizational standpoint, but it could have significant negative impacts on the majority of the clubs participating in the competition.

The association confirmed that moving the round to the middle of this week will place additional pressure on 15 clubs, especially as the tournament enters its decisive stages.

It also pointed out that any sudden change in the match schedule could create uneven competitive conditions between teams during the final weeks of the season.

The difficulty in implementing the proposal is also linked to the differences in viewpoints among the four Saudi clubs participating in Asian tournaments regarding the timing of the matches.

On the other hand, the league association presented an alternative proposal to hold the postponed round on March 21 or 22, if adjusting the schedule becomes necessary.

The competitions management considers this date to be the most suitable, as it comes after the Eid al-Fitr holiday and before the international break for FIFA days, allowing matches to be held without additional strain on the clubs.

This discussion comes after the Asian Football Confederation's decision to postpone the Round of 16 matches of the AFC Champions League for the elite, as well as the quarter-finals of the Asia 2 Championship, due to the current situation in the Middle East.