• Bafetimbi Gomis of Al-Hilal celebrates after scoring a goal against Al-Ahli in a Saudi Professional League football matchat Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EPA
    Bafetimbi Gomis of Al-Hilal celebrates after scoring a goal against Al-Ahli in a Saudi Professional League football matchat Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. EPA
  • Al-Hilal fans return to watch their team for the first time after a long absence caused by Covid-19 restrictions. EPA
    Al-Hilal fans return to watch their team for the first time after a long absence caused by Covid-19 restrictions. EPA
  • The last time fans were allowed inside a football stadium was March 7, 2020. EPA
    The last time fans were allowed inside a football stadium was March 7, 2020. EPA
  • Only fans who have been vaccinated are allowed into the stadium. EPA
    Only fans who have been vaccinated are allowed into the stadium. EPA
  • Stadiums are permitted to operate at 40 per cent capacity. EPA
    Stadiums are permitted to operate at 40 per cent capacity. EPA
  • Face masks and physical distancing are mandatory. EPA
    Face masks and physical distancing are mandatory. EPA
  • Physically distanced fans at the Saudi Professional League football match between Al-Shabab and Al-Ain at Prince Khaled bin Sultan Stadium in Riyadh. EPA
    Physically distanced fans at the Saudi Professional League football match between Al-Shabab and Al-Ain at Prince Khaled bin Sultan Stadium in Riyadh. EPA

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Saudi Arabia football fans return to bring cheer to stadiums - in pictures

The last time fans were allowed inside a football stadium was March 7, 2020

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May 20, 2021

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