Teams say they will only play if Islamic republic is allowed to host international matches. FMTNews
Teams Esteghlal, Persepolis, Sepahan and Shahr Khodro will only play if AFC’s ban on Iran is lifted.
The row comes after a spate of security incidents in Iran, including the downing of a passenger jet shortly after takeoff from Tehran’s main international airport on Jan 8. The teams’ managers rejected any legal basis for the ban and called for an urgent meeting with top AFC officials, the statement posted on the Iranian Football Federation’s website said.
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