AFC president congratulates Iran's advance to 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup

EghtesadOnline: President of Asian Football Confederation Sheikh Salman Bin Ibrahim Al-Khalifa sent a message to President of Iran's Football Federation Mehdi Taj on Saturday congratulating Iran's advance to 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup.

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30 October 2016

In AFC U-19 Championship in Bahrain, Iran ranked third to gain the ticket for world cup due to be hosted by South Korea next year, according to IRNA.

In his letter, Sheikh Salman said that the Iranian team presented nice games and deserves to be appreciated.

'I'm certain that the young players will have bright future and there is no doubt that Asia and the Iranian nation will feel proud of them,' Sheikh Salman said.