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Heads of Football Association Saudi Arabia have apologized after the national team not to participate in the remaining one minute silence to honor the victims of the bombing of London Bridge.
Australia bond our players had their hands as a sign of respect before the match on Thursday to qualify for the World Cup in a match played at Adelaide Oval stadium in northern Australia.
Saudi players seemed to be more concerned with determining position on the pitch.
MP one of Australia has mentioned the incident as '' shameful ''.
Soccer officials said they had been informed earlier that tradition and 'culture of Australia did not comply with the customs of Saudi Arabia.' '
Football Association requested pleased Saudi Arabia on Friday.
'' The players were not the purpose of disrespect museum of victims or cause fury to their families, friends or anyone affected by this tragedy, '' they said in a statement.
'' Football Association Saudi Arabia They denounce all acts of terrorism and offer their condolences to the families of the victims, the government and the people of Britain. ''
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One minute's silence was required by Football Federation Australia (FFA), who said they had been informed earlier that Saudi players '' would honor our traditions in the stadium. ''
Several politicians Australian ishtumu Saudia team.
'' This has nothing to do with tradition, "one MP, Anthony Albanese told the Nine television station in the country.
'' This is a lack of respect and I think it's a shame. ''
Two citizens of Australia, Kirsty Boden and Sara Zelenak were among eight people who died in the attacks.
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