Iranian Saudi Tensions Spill on to the Soccer Pitch
Tension between Iran and Saudi Arabia spilled on to the soccer pitch this week during a match in Tehran between Persepolis FC, Asia’s most popular club and Al-Ittihad, the first of four Asian championship matches to be played in the Islamic republic between Iranian and Saudi clubs.
Protesters demonstrating against Saudi support of the brutal crackdown on…
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