Next week’s scheduled Asian tournament matches in the Middle East have been postponed until further notice due to conflict in the region, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
The attack on Iran by the United States and Israel has affected the Gulf states, disrupting travel at some of the world’s busiest transit hubs and forcing the cancellation of several sporting events.
Western regional matches in the Asian Champions League Elite, Champions League Two and the third-tier Challenge League, which were scheduled for next week from Monday to Wednesday, have been postponed, the AFC said in a statement.
The AFC earlier postponed the Asian Champions League Elite round of 16 matches in the Middle East after Iran canceled all sporting events, while the Qatar Football Association suspended all matches in the country.
“The AFC’s priority remains the safety of all participants, including players, teams, officials, partners and fans, and we remain committed to ensuring a safe environment for all,” the statement said.
(Vijesti.ba)
