Al-Ittihad match cancelled as they refuse to play in Iran due to statue by pitch:
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Match Cancelled Over Controversial Military BustOn October 2, Al-Ittihad refused to play in Iran after spotting a bust of Qasem Soleimani, sparking AFC's review of the incident.
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- The scheduled AFC Champions League match between Saudi champions Al-Ittihad and Iran’s Sepahan was cancelled after Al-Ittihad declined to play in front of a bust of Qasem Soleimani.
- Al-Ittihad had arrived at the stadium, trained on the pitch, and named their starting lineup before deciding to leave upon seeing the statue.
- The Asian Football Confederation announced it will investigate the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to the safety of players and officials.
- Al-Hilal’s upcoming match versus Nassaji Mazandaran is also under threat due to related disputes surrounding the tournament.
responsible for the deaths of millions— Donald Trump, who claimed Soleimani was responsible for the deaths of millions (as cited in the Mirror article).
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