Footballers suspended for bum squeeze - video

Two Iranian footballers have been suspended from the game indefinitely after celebrating a goal with an impromptu bum squeeze.

Persepolis defender Mohammed Nosrati sparked controversy by grabbing teammate Sheis Rezaei's behind during a televised match.

In addition to their suspension, Nosrati and Rezaei have been fined nearly £25,000 each for what the Iranian football federation described as "immoral acts".

Both players have claimed that they never intended to cause any offence. Homosexuality is illegal in the Islamic republic.

Speaking on state TV, cleric and MP Jalal Yahyazadeh said that the pair's "shameless act" had "upset, angered and outraged" millions.

"What happened is absolutely not acceptable because it was a very ugly thing," he added.

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Watch the Nosrati and Rezaei bum squeeze below: