TEHRAN – The Soccer Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRIFF) will protest FIFA utilizing the ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ for the match.

The match began on Friday night time in Basra, Iraq.

The twenty fifth version of the biennial soccer match, held from January 6-19, introduced collectively groups from Iraq, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Yemen.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino attended the ceremony held at Basra Worldwide Stadium.

“It was great to attend the opening ceremony and opening match of the 2023 Persian Gulf Cup, which can be performed between Iraq and Oman in Basra, Iraq,” mentioned the FIFA President. mentioned.

IRIFF criticized FIFA for utilizing the ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ identify for the match in a submit it printed on the federation’s web site.

“The Persian Gulf is a historic identify utilized in all languages ​​and varied atlases, together with historical and historic maps,” the assertion mentioned.