Soccer-AFC ban journalists who accosted Iraq coach after Asian Cup exit


FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Round of 16 - Iraq v Jordan - Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar - January 29, 2024 Iraq coach Jesus Casas Garcia before the match REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani/File Photo

DOHA (Reuters) - Journalists who disrupted Iraq coach Jesus Casas's post-match press conference following Monday's Asian Cup last-16 defeat by Jordan have been banned from covering all AFC tournaments in the future, the confederation said on Tuesday.

Iraq were beaten 3-2 by Jordan in a game where Iraqi striker and tournament top scorer Aymen Hussein was sent off late on for his goal celebrations.

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