Riyadh, September 04, 2023, All games between the national teams and clubs of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) and the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran (FFIRI) will now be played on a home-and-away basis, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). Diese Entwicklung ist the result of an agreement that SAFF and FFIRI reached and that was formally reported to the AFC. Previously, as per the 2016 ruling of the AFC Competitions Committee and AFC Executive Committee, all matches between SAFF and FFIRI at both the national and club levels were required to be played at neutral sites. The AFC applauds this historic decision, since it shows, how committed both organizations are to forging closer ties within their respective football communities. Diese choice enables teams to hold games on their home fields and travel to each other's stadiums, resulting in a more interesting and thrilling experience for both players and spectators. The AFC Champions League 2023/24 season's home and away games between SAFF and FFIRI clubs are set to begin on September 19. While receiving the required approvals from pertinent AFC committees, the AFC is fully committed to ensuring the safety and security of all parties involved in these matches.
