The events of the match between the Royal Army and Raja Athletic, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, did not go unnoticed, as it turned into a controversial encounter, not because of what happened on the field, but due to acts of vandalism that caused significant material damage within the stadium facilities.

In a move that reflects the extent of the recorded losses, the relevant authorities decided to resort to a specialized company to conduct a precise technical assessment, with the aim of identifying and evaluating the damages that affected various facilities of the sports complex, in order to determine the final cost of repair work.

The newspaper "Al-Ahdath Al-Maghribia," in its issue published on Monday, May 4, revealed, citing informed sources, that the concerned company will commence its work by conducting a comprehensive inventory of the damaged equipment, including stands, seats, sanitary facilities, as well as monitoring and access systems. A detailed report will be prepared to specify the nature of the damages and their financial value.

These measures come as part of efforts to rehabilitate the stadium as soon as possible, especially with the approach of important sporting events, as well as an attempt to accurately determine responsibilities in the wake of events that sparked widespread controversy.

The Central Disciplinary Committee of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation issued strict penalties against the two clubs, mandating that the Royal Army team play five matches without spectators, while Raja Club Athletic must play three matches under the same conditions. Additionally, both teams were fined 20 million centimes each.

The sanctions also included banning the fans of both clubs from traveling until the end of the season, in an attempt to reduce tensions. Additionally, both teams are required to equally share the costs of repairing the damages to the Moulay Abdellah Stadium, following the completion of the technical assessment.

These developments reopen the discussion about the cost of riots in Moroccan stadiums, not only in terms of sports penalties but also regarding the significant financial burdens that clubs bear due to behaviors that go beyond the framework of sports competition.