Qatar FA make decision on postponing Finalissima amid US and Iran conflict
The Qatar FA have released a statement amid concerns over the postponement of La Finalissima due to the conflict involving Israel, United States and Iran.
The US and Israel launched a 'major combat operation' on Iran in the early hours of Saturday morning.
US President Donald Trump stated that the purpose of the attacks is 'to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime'.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khemenei was killed in an attack on his office in Tehran on Saturday evening.
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Iran have launched retaliatory attacks on US and Israel military targets in the Middle East region, with Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait all stating that they have intercepted missiles.
Another country who have also intercepted attacks is Qatar, who are due to host the men's Finalissima on March 27 in Lusail.
The match, which is contested every four years between the most recent winner of the European Championship and Copa America, will be between Spain and Argentina.
The fixture is due to be held during the next international break.
But the Qatar FA have now announced that all competitions and matches in the country are being postponed 'until further notice'.
"Qatar Football Association announces the postponement of all tournaments, competitions and matches , effective from today [Sunday] and until further notice," the statement begins.
"The new dates for the resumption of competitions will announced in due course through the Association's official channels."
Given the volatile nature of the ongoing conflict at present, it is unclear as to how long the suspension of matches will last - meaning the hosting of La Finalissima appears to be now in serious doubt.
SPORTbible have contacted the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for comment.
The Spanish FA are yet to release a statement on the match specifically, though did host a meeting of its Crisis Cabinet 'to establish support measures for professionals in this sport who work and reside in the various Middle Eastern countries involved in the armed conflict that began in recent hours'.
"Many Spanish football professionals work in Iran and, specifically, in the countries of the Arabian Peninsula," the statement continues.
"The Federation is contacting them directly or indirectly to find out about their situation and offer them what they need."
Ryan Smart