Al-Ittihad match abandoned as they REFUSE to play in Iran due to pitch-side statue
Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad refused to play their AFC Champions League match against Sepahan on Monday following a controversial move by...
Al Ittihad refuse to play AFC Champions League game in Iran over pitch-side statue
Al Ittihad refused to play their AFC Champions League game against Sepahan due to the presence of a pitch-side statue of an Iranian military officer.
Asian CL match off as Saudi club won't take field
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BREAKING: Al-Ittihad match abandoned as they REFUSE to play in Iran due to pitch-side statue
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