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No Fifa plans for Iran-Italy swap at World Cup
Fifa stands by comments made last week by president Gianni Infantino in which he said that "the Iranian team is coming, for sure".
Apr 23
3 min
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Could Italy Replace Iran in the World Cup?
A U.S. envoy has reportedly suggested the swap.
Apr 23
5 min
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Iran confirms ‘proud participation’ in World Cup despite conflict with US
Iran’s participation at the World Cup has been in doubt amid its ongoing conflict with the US
Apr 23
3 min
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T20 World Cup doping row: Nawaz may face 6-month ban, PCB submits report to ICC
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz faces an anti-doping probe after a reported positive test for a banned recreational substance during the T20 World Cup. The ICC has tasked the PCB with a swift investigation, with potential consequences ranging from a warning to a six-month ban. The outcome hinges
Apr 23
3 min
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Trump’s envoy pushes for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup
Paolo Zampolli’s suggestion came in part in an effort to rebuild relations between the US and Italy, which have been impacted after Trump criticised the Pope
Apr 23
3 min
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🤯 Trump administration gives hope: can Italy still reach the World Cup?
After losing in the World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Italy have now failed to qualify for a World Cup for the third time in a row. A special envoy for US President Donald Trump has...
Apr 23
2 min
soccer
Iran government says men's soccer team is preparing for 'proud participation' at World Cup in US
An Iranian government spokesperson says the men’s national team is preparing for “proud and successful participation” in its World Cup games in the United States. Iran’s ability and willingness to go to the World Cup across north America starting June 11 has been unclear since the U.S. and Israel l
Apr 23
3 min
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Álvaro Arbeloa: “Dani Carvajal is more than ready for the World Cup”
He spoke before travelling to Seville to play Real Betis
Apr 23
3 min
football
Report: Italy could replace Iran at World Cup as Trump envoy requests to FIFA
A remarkable diplomatic intervention has thrust Italian football back into the World Cup conversation, with a US special envoy confirming he has formally requested that FIFA replace Iran with Italy at...
Apr 23
3 min