Victoria Police are now investigating former AFL executive Ali Fahour over an onfield punch that resulted in him being banned from football for life.

Fahour could face assault charges after the incident in the Northern Football League match in Whittlesea on Saturday, which left a player unconscious.

"We can confirm Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit is investigating an allegation of assault that occurred during a football match at Whittlesea on Saturday 1 July," a police spokeswoman said on Thursday morning.

"A statement has been obtained from the victim, a 33-year-old Whittlesea man.



"As the investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time."