KUALA LUMPUR: Asia’s football body said they had worked “tirelessly” to secure the release of Bahraini refugee player Hakeem al-Araibi (pic) after coming under fire over the case.
The Asian Football Confederation said they were “extremely pleased” with Araibi’s return to Australia after he was detained for more than two months in Thailand as he fought extradition to Bahrain.
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