AFC Legal Committee discusses Iran situation

AFC - The AFC Legal Committee met here for the last time this year and discussed a host of issues concerning member associations, including probable FIFA sanctions against Iran.

In his opening speech, AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam congratulated the committee’s performance in dealing successfully with the prickly legal issues involving member associations, clubs matches and players.

On Iran, Bin Hammam said: “A decision from FIFA concerning the Iranian Football Federation is expected today (November 22). We are of course waiting for the official notice from FIFA and will be able to comment only after we get it.”

The AFC chief stressed that the situation could be resolved if Iran reacted positively to the suggestions FIFA is expected to provide. “The door will be open to them (Iran FF) to rectify the current situation.”

The committee also proposed an amendment to the principle of geographical rotation which governs the hosting of the AFC Asian Cup and AFC Challenge Cup currently.

Furthermore, the committee decided to assess the membership application of the Northern Mariana Islands based on key Vision Asia aspects like league competition, clubs, youth and women’s football.