Despite various reports about the venue for the match due to the ongoing major repairs at the Azadi Stadium, the AFC confirmed on Friday that the match will be held at the Azadi Stadium.
Mehdi Taj, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF), had previously stated that the Iranian and Saudi Arabian foreign ministers discussed resolving the issue of hosting the AFC Champions League.
Following an agreement between the football federations of Iran and Saudi Arabia, which was communicated to the AFC, all national and club matches between the two countries will be played as home-and-away fixtures.
The AFC stated that this new development demonstrates the commitment of both football federations to establishing closer relations and hosting matches in their home stadiums while visiting rival clubs.The home-and-away matches for the 2023-2024 AFC Champions League involving Iranian and Saudi Arabian teams will begin on September 19.
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