FIFA fines Bahrain for disrespecting Iranian anthem

[diz]

https://en.mehrnews.com/news/152328/...Iranian-anthem

According to the latest announcement of FIFA’s Disciplinary Committee, published on Friday, Bahrain has been fined with 20,000 Swiss francs for “Order and security at matches (overcrowded stadium; booing the national anthem)” and also for “Misconduct of players and officials (delayed kick-off)”.

National football teams of Iran and Bahrain held a match on Oct. 15 in the Matchday three of Group C of qualifiers for World Cup 2022 and AFC Asian Cup 2023. The match started with a controversial move by Bahraini fans and even a weirder reaction by Bahraini players on the pitch. As soon as Iran’s national anthem was played, fans started booing and making a lot of noise while Bahraini players laughed at the fan's action as a sign of approval.

FIFA has also warned Iran for “Offensive behavior and violations of the principles of fair play, misconduct of players and officials (no post-match handshake)” in the same match against Bahrain.

[saeed_noro]

iraq players also celebrated the victory vs. iran with political scenes. specially one player i saw with a hospital mask, to hide his face like the people in iraq wear it. this is also political, IFF could point out to this as fifa clearly says politic and football are not allowed to mix, so even 3 points are possible at the round table...but you have to try and follow it...something which we can not expect from iff..

[Philosophy_King]

I hope we can give both, Bahrain and Iraq, a proper response in Azadi. We don't need booing their Hymns or sth. but pack the stadium with 100.000 Fans screaming and supporting our TM, will be enough.

[AminGP]

Iraqis were also booing during our national anthem.

[Kiarash]

We also need to stop harrassing the goddamn referee. Never came something good out of it, we always end up with calls against us like red cards and penalties.