Iran asked to explain dropping players who faced Israeli team
Iran has been asked to provide further information to global soccer body FIFA over a decision to drop two players from the national team after they turned out against an Israeli side for their Greek club. Masoud Shojaie and Ehsan Hajsafi played for Panionios against Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv a week ago in a Europa League match. Iran's Football Federation last week strongly condemned their participation, but prominent football players and many ordinary Iranians have backed the two on social media, saying they had no choice but to take part ...
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