Saudi Arabian football authorities are investigating an error that led to the Syrian national anthem being played before a match against Lebanon.
Several Lebanese players were visibly angry when the wrong anthem was played before Saturday's game, reports say.
Lebanon went on to lose the match in the Saudi capital Riyadh, 2-1.
Syrian influence in Lebanon remains one of the most divisive issues there, although rival factions were recently persuaded to form a unity cabinet.
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(BBC)
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