Why did Al Ittihad refuse to play the Asian Champions League match

The team of Karim Benzema, N’Golo Kanté and Fabinho are protesting against the presence of a bust of former Iranian leader Qasem Soleimani.

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Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad specify reason for canceling football match in Iran

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Inaction will test Al-Ittihad nerves, while Al-Hilal sharpen up in AFC Champions League

Saudi club refuse to play match over pitchside statue

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

Al-Ittihad Club's Asian Champions League Match Abandoned Over Controversial Statue

Ronaldo tells ref to overturn penalty he won in AFC Champions League