"Iran's consulate in Italy has followed up on the issue, but no detail has been given to the embassy," said Iranian embassy in Italy.
AFP has reported that an Iranian soccer player was arrested in Milan Airport. The French news agency did not give details on identity of the soccer player and only added he has played for a Spanish League.
Some media reported that the footballer, 27-year old, named Hassan Amo-Lashkarian and was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking.