“The Iranian Federation will advance with a report to FIFA and take all legal possibilities, seeking compensation for all the damages caused, in sport and financial areas,” it said in a statement.
“Until further proceeding of this report by FIFA, the Iranian Federation announces the suspension of relations with the Greek Federation.”
Iran’s only game before the tournament will be in Moscow against Lithuania on June 8.
The Iranians face Morocco in their World Cup Group B opener on June 15 before matches against Spain and Portugal.
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The statement says Iran will take "legal action" through FIFA to force Greece to financially compensate the Iranian players and sport over the cancellation.
ReplyDeleteThe friendly was scheduled for Saturday in Istanbul. IRNA says after Greece pulled out, the Kosovo team was to take its place but that substitute friendly also got cancelled.
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