Saudi Arabia apologises over London terror victims tribute

Players from the Gulf state failed to observe a minute's silence before World Cup match in Australia

Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Mile Jedinak leads out the Australian team ahead of the game against Saudi Arabia
(Image credit: Brenton Edwards/AFP/Getty Images)

The Saudi Arabia football team has been heavily criticised for refusing to stand in silence before their World Cup qualifying match against Australia on Wednesday to honour the victims of Saturday's attack in London Bridge.

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