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But then Zhao was one of 10 Chinese players to be banned in a corruption scandal.

The ban was the "best way to minimise the risks" to the local community, players and fans, said Mr O'Hara.

The sentence includes a two-year travel ban and prohibition of Panahi from membership in any political or social groups, lawyer Mostafa Nili told AFP, adding that they would file an appeal.

Cars and buses will be banned from the bridge during the installation's run between June 6 and 28.

Last month, Unite also claimed managers had threatened agency workers with being banned from jobs or blacklisted if they refused to cross picket lines.