Azan voice, Referee Stop Arab League
Mark Clattenburg
The decision of former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg halted a fierce match between Saudi Arabia's Al Feiha and Al-Fateh at the Stadio King Salaman Sport City on Wednesday (24/1). The reason to blow the whistle that respect the sound of the mosque azan that is around the stadium.
Clattenburg stopped the game when entering the fifth minute of extra time as the game drew 1-1.
As a result, the decision of the former referee in the 2016 European Cup final is gaining widespread praise from football fans in the country. It signifies an attitude of tolerance to other beliefs, ie Muslims to practice worship.
"Fans at KSA admire him and appreciate the decision of Mark Clattenburg to stop the game during the call to prayer
Not only that, Saud Alhojani wrote in his personal sosmed account that Clattenburg took the important decision and he believes why the man deserved to be crowned as the best English Premier League referee.
What Mark Clattenburg does in Fayah vs Fateh's match is very good, it shows very respectable, and he deserves the refereeing position admired in the world.