Iran's soccer leagues to resume with no spectators: President Rouhani
Tehran/Xinhua: Iran's soccer leagues will resume after the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said.
"The soccer leagues will restart after the holy month of Ramadan but the competition must be played behind closed doors," Rouhani said on Saturday.
Rouhani stressed that the competition will resume under the terms of a strict health protocol.
Iranian Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi also said earlier that "we can finish the current season in six weeks and teams will have three weeks to prepare for the competition."
"The season would resume under the terms of a strict health protocol. The matches will be held behind closed doors but we will see real football on the field. Players must also avoid goal celebrations," said Harirchi.
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