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AFC expresses condolences to Iranian football community after deaths in protests
Following the deaths of several Iranian footballers during recent protests in the country, the Asian Football Confederation has expressed its condolences to the families of the victims and the Iranian football community in a message posted on its Persian-language Instagram account.
The message reads: “The Asian Football Confederation expresses its deepest condolences to the families, bereaved friends and the Iranian football community at this very difficult time.”
At least three Iranian footballers have been reported killed during the protests that began on December 28.