"The presence of national and club teams in countries that are considered hostile and are unable to ensure the security of Iranian athletes and team members is prohibited until further notice."
"The ministry added that the football federation and clubs will be responsible for notifying the Asian Football Confederation of this matter in order to relocate the games."
"Tractor's playoff game in Saudi Arabia was the result of the Asian Football Confederation's draw on Wednesday to determine the quarterfinal pairings."
"The Iranian ambassador in Mexico City has said the country was negotiating with FIFA to move Iran's three group-stage matches from the US to Mexico after US President Donald Trump discouraged the team from attending."
Iran's Ministry of Sports has prohibited its sports teams from traveling to countries considered hostile, citing security concerns for athletes. This ban specifically affects the Tractor SC football team's playoff match against Shabab Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia. The ministry emphasized that national and club teams cannot participate in events in these countries until further notice. The Asian Football Confederation has been notified to relocate the games. The ban follows recent geopolitical tensions and does not address Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup in North America.
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