The Al Wahda football team from the UAE is set to face the bottom-ranked Al Khalidiya in the third week of the AFC Champions League (Level Two). This match takes place while Al Wahda is at the top of their group table with two victories in the first two matches and 6 points.
Prevention of Iranian Legionnaires' Participation
However, the strange news is Bahrain's prevention of the entry of the national star and Iranian player of Al Wahda, Mohammad Ghorbani, and Mobin Dehghan, into its territory for this match. The Al Wahda club has made significant efforts in recent hours to obtain visas for these two players and prepare them for participation in this match, but despite receiving the visas, Bahrain prevented the entry of these two legionnaires into the country.
Read more: Amir Mehdi Zole with Khodadad Azizi Joked About Insults in the Stadium
Non-Football Consequences of Bahrain's Decision
Mohammad Ghorbani, recognized as a key and influential player in the heart of Al Wahda's defense, has been forced to continue his training in Abu Dhabi due to this non-football decision. He had recently been positioned in this role by the coaching staff and had delivered successful performances.
This issue also recalls the previous problem faced by Gol Gohar Sirjan, which encountered difficulties in obtaining visas for their trip to Bahrain to hold a match against Al Muharraq. This issue led to a change in the venue of the match and its transfer to Muscat, Oman.
Currently, the question is what position the Asian Football Confederation will take regarding the restrictions imposed on the participation of Iranian players from a UAE club. Will Al Wahda pursue this matter officially or not?
Read more: Mohammad Reza Azadi, Esteghlal Striker, Listed as Surplus Due to Excess Weight · Mother of Mohammad Hossein Sadeghi Delighted by Her Son's First Goal with Persepolis
