AFC Champions League Elite punishes Al-Nassr and Simakan

The Asian Football Confederation's Disciplinary and Ethics Committee has imposed financial penalties on Al-Nassr and defender Mohamed Simakan for failing to comply with a media procedure following their match against Al-Ain.

The committee has decided to fine Mohamed Simakan $10,000 for failing to attend the quick television interview requested by the AFC after the match.

The French player is not the only one penalized, as the committee also imposed a fine of $12,500 on Al-Nassr for the same incident.

Al-Nassr suffered a heavy defeat against Al-Ain, losing four goals to nil in their match in the first round of the AFC Champions League Elite.

Asian sanctions have financial repercussions for the club and the player following the incident related to the failure to participate in the media interview after the match.