Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict
BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
Key points
- The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country.
The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Organizers cite "exceptional circumstances" in Saudi Arabia, which has seen several Houthi attacks of late.
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