Al Ittihad Refuse to Play Champions League Match vs. Sepahan: What Happened?

Football is politics, whether you like it or not. Karim Benzema-led Al Ittihad refused to play the AFC Champions League game vs. Sepahan. So what
Football is politics, whether you like it or not. Karim Benzema-led Al Ittihad refused to play the AFC Champions League game vs. Sepahan. So what happened? The issue surrounds a Kassem Suleimani statue on the sidelines at Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium in Isfahan, Iran.   Fans and players of the Saudi Arabian club

Al-Ittihad match abandoned as they REFUSE to play in Iran due to pitch-side statue - Mirror Online

AFC penalizes Iran's Sepahan with fines of $200,000 and announces 3-0 victory for Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad

Goals and highlights: Al-Ittihad vs Sepahan in AFC Champions League (2-1)

3 scenarios decide the fate of the match between Al-Ittihad and Sepahan a replay is possible - Dzair Sport

AJE Sport on X: Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad refused to play their Asian Champions League match against Iran's Sepahan because of a sculpture of former Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in the stadium ⤵️

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

Al Ittihad vs Sepahan Asian Champions League Match Cancelled over Political Dispute

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

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