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The AFC strongly condemns any type of unruly and aggressive behaviour and takes a zero-tolerance stance against such actions.
We believe in fostering an environment where journalists can engage in their important work of covering Asian football with professionalism and mutual respect.
The AFC is deeply disappointed by the actions witnessed during the post-match press conference of the tie between Iraq and Jordan and have taken the swift decision to bar the responsible individuals from covering not only the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 but also future AFC tournaments. Accreditation is a privilege that comes with the responsibility to adhere to ethical standards, and those who violate these standards will face the consequences.
When faced with disruptive behaviour that poses a risk to the safety of persons at our events, the AFC will act swiftly to protect our stakeholders and the reputation and sanctity of our tournaments. We are confident that our response on this occasion will serve as a deterrent by sending a clear message that such behaviour will not be tolerated.
Separately, while the AFC does not comment on individual refereeing performances, we strongly condemn any form of threat, harassment, or disclosure of personal information targeting our referees, players, officials and all stakeholders. Such behaviour goes against the spirit of fair play and respect that we promote within the Asian football community.
