An International adoption to the banning file on Iraqi stadiums

Baghdad - INA

Minister of Youth and Sports, Adnan Darjal, affirmed the interest of the International and Gulf Federations in the file of lifting the total ban on Iraqi stadiums, stressing the right of Iraq to hold international matches on its soil and among its fans.

In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), today, Thursday, Darjal said: “The President of the International Football Association (FIFA), Gianni Infantino, the President of the AFC, Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, and the President of the Gulf and Qatari Federations, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, have adopted the issue of lifting the ban on stadiums. Al-Iraqi, during a meeting that he gathered with them in the Qatari capital, Doha, on the sidelines of the Arab Football Cup draw.

Darjal stated that "during the meeting, an emphasis was placed on the need to lift the ban and receive the visiting teams and teams in the stadiums of Baghdad and the provinces." Now until the official decision is issued regarding his right to play at home and among his fans. "

Darajal explained that "what has been achieved in assigning the 25th edition of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Championship to Iraq and Basra Governorate in particular, came thanks to the efforts made, whether in the previous stage or the current period, which is an achievement, as well as the keenness of the brothers in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries to vote." By unanimously in favor of Basra and also adopting a project to lift the football ban. "