Controversies related to the conflict between Yaser Asani and Alireza Ildrum, the assistant referee of the match between Esteghlal Tehran and Esteghlal Khuzestan, continue in football circles. The story started when it was said that Ildrum insulted the Esteghlal star and Asani made an ugly move in response, the images of which were quickly published in the virtual space.
After the release of these pictures, many Esteghlal fans compared Asahi’s behavior to similar incidents that had happened before with players such as Shoja Khalilzadeh, Arif Haji-Eidi, and Omid Alishah. Why, they argue, were other players who showed their crotch to spectators not heavily banned, but now should be given a different punishment for ease?
However, our follow-ups from some legal sources show that there is an important difference between these events from a disciplinary point of view. The said players had committed their foul behavior in response to the crowd, but Asani directed the move towards a match official, the match referee. This same issue can put his case in a different position and become the basis for issuing a heavier sentence.
Based on the follow-ups, the minimum possible suspension for the Esteghlal star is four sessions, and in addition, a heavy fine can also await him. Of course, there is also a possibility that the disciplinary committee of the Football Federation will eventually consider some considerations and discount the amount of his suspension.
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