Title: Key Suspensions Announced for Khorramshahr Liberation Cup as Knockout Stage Begins
Tehran – The knockout phase of Iran’s domestic football cup, officially named the Khorramshahr Liberation Commemoration Cup, is set to commence this Thursday, with the competition’s organizing body releasing the official list of suspended players and staff.
The announcement serves as a critical administrative notice to all participating clubs, ensuring the smooth and fair execution of the national tournament.
List of Suspended Individuals
Ahead of the round of 16 matches, a specific list of individuals will be ineligible to participate. This list includes Idris Rahmani and Mehrdad Tahmasbi (Havadar), Mehdi Hanafi (Ba’sath Kermanshah), Aref Sifi (Saipa), and Mansour Rabie’ah (Niroo Zamini Tehran).
Furthermore, with top-tier league clubs entering the competition at this stage, a separate list of suspensions carried over from the previous season’s cup matches has been re-published. This list includes several notable names from across the league, such as Omid Alishah from Persepolis and Vahdat Hanonov from Sepahan.
Clubs Bear Full Responsibility
The football league organization has explicitly stated that the responsibility for adhering to these suspension lists falls entirely on the individual clubs. Teams must exercise due diligence, especially concerning players who were registered with different clubs last season, to ensure no suspended individual takes part in any match.
The organizing body has confirmed its readiness to assist clubs by responding to any official inquiries regarding suspension statuses, based on a review of the relevant documents. This public release of the list is intended for coordination and awareness, with ultimate accountability resting with the competing clubs as they vie for honors in the national cup competition.