Tehran (Sports Desk) Iranian football officials have decided not to participate in the FIFA Congress being held in Canada, citing alleged improper treatment by immigration authorities at Toronto Airport.
According to Iran’s semi-official news agency, three officials of the football federation had traveled to Canada with valid visas but were reportedly forced to return immediately.
Reports say that the president of the Iranian Football Federation and the deputy secretary general returned to Turkey after the incident at the airport.
The Canadian immigration authority stated that members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard are not permitted entry into Canada.
It is worth noting that the FIFA Congress is currently being held in Vancouver, while Canada is also set to co-host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
