Iran: 'Dejagah should play here'

PTV - Iran's Vice-president Mohammad Aliabadi says he is eager to have the Iranian-born German soccer player Ashkan Dejagah play for Iran.

The head of Iran Physical Education said Iran backs Dejagah for his decision to bypass Germany's U21 qualifying match against Israel last Friday.

"We are interested that Ashkan Dejagah play for Iran", Aliabadi said Thursday , adding, he belongs to Iran.

The Wolfsburg player refused to accompany his team to Tel Aviv due to respect for his motherland, Iran.