Persib Bandung was fined by the AFC of 30,000 US dollars or equivalent to Rp503.7 million. The decision was due to disciplinary violations in the 2025/2026 Asian Champions League Two (AFC Champions League Two).
The sanctions were imposed by the AFC Disciplinary and Ethics Committee on January 21, 2026. This sentence must be accepted by Maung Bandung in connection with the home match against Bangkok United on December 10, 2025.
Based on the AFC's decision, Persib was found to have violated three provisions. First, regarding responsibility for spectator behavior in accordance with Article 65 of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethical Code.
AFC noted that the audience, who were Persib supporters, lit at least nine burning devices or flammable objects during the match.
"The spectators who are supporters of the Reported Party lit at least nine (9) flammable devices or flammable objects," wrote the AFC decision, quoted Monday, January 26, 2026.
Furthermore, Persib is considered to have failed to ensure that public pathways, such as corridors, stairs, doors, gates, and emergency evacuation pathways remain sterile from obstacles.
This situation was criticized because the AFC considered that there were spectators who blocked the path and stairs so that they could potentially interfere with the movement and safety of other spectators inside the stadium.
Persib is also considered not to have fully implemented safety and security regulations, and failed to ensure order and security in the stadium and surrounding areas.
From the record of the violation, AFC decided that Persib violated Article 65 paragraph (1), Article 35 of the AFC Safety and Security Regulations, and Article 64 paragraph (1) of the AFC Disciplinary and Ethical Code.
"The total fine of 30,000 US dollars must be paid by Persib Bandung no later than 30 days from the official decision being delivered," said the AFC statement.
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