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Football Australia backs referee Faghani amid abuse over Asian Cup red card

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Football Australia Backs Referee Faghani Amid Abuse Over Asian Cup Red Card

By IANS News January 31, 2024 • 09:52 AM View: 349

AFC Asian Cup: Football Australia (FA) has showed its support to the Iranian-Australian referee Alireza Faghani who was subjected to online abuse over a red card for Iraq at the AFC Asian Cup.

In a statement issued on Tuesday night, FA said it was working with relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of Faghani and his family after the referee was targeted online following Iraq's elimination by Jordan from the Asian Cup in Qatar on Monday,

"The safety and well-being of all Football Australia staff and members of the Australian football community is our priority," FA said.

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