Al-Ittihad's match against Iran's Sepahan cancelled due to Qassem Soleimani busts in stadium

JEDDAH: A furious row erupted on Monday after an Iranian football club tried to use a match against Saudi opponents for political propaganda. The AFC Champions League match at the Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium in Isfahan between Sepahan and Jeddah team Al-Ittihad was called off when the Iranian club refused to remove political banners and busts of the late Revolutionary Guard warlord Qassem Soleimani from the edge of the pitch.

Iran's Foreign Minister Downplays Saudi Soccer Spat, Touts Good Relations - I24NEWS

Explained: Why Karim Benzema's Al-Ittihad refused to take to field ahead of AFC Champions League tie against Iranian side Sepahan

Sepahan, Al Ittihad set for rescheduled encounter: Report

Asian Champions League clash called off after Al Ittihad refuses to leave dressing room - Sportstar

After Embarrassment, Iran Calls For AFC Match To Be Rescheduled

Neymar scores his first goal in 5th appearance for Al-Hilal - Jamaica Observer

AFC Champions League: Al Ittihad cancels match against Iran's Sepahan over Suleimani bust

AFC] The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 Group C match between Sepahan FC and Al Ittihad FC, which was scheduled to take place at the Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium in Isfahan tonight, has been cancelled

Saudi Al Ittihad Cancels Match In Iran Over Soleimani Busts, Israel Sends Second Minister To Riyadh