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Iranian Officials Depart Canada Over Alleged Airport 'Insult'
Iranian football officials reportedly left Canada before the FIFA Congress, citing an 'insult' experienced at the airport. This incident led to their absence from pre-World Cup football events in the country.
29 Apr, 11:24 — 29 Apr, 21:52
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Al JazeeraMostly Factual103d ago
Iranian officials absent from pre-World Cup football events in Canada
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses.
Read full article →national-postMostly Factual103d ago
Iran officials leave Canada before FIFA Congress over airport ‘insult’, according to Iranian media
Canada affirmed in statement that 'IRGC officials are inadmissible to Canada and have no place in our country'
By AFP
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First report: Al Jazeera · 29 Apr, 11:24|Full coverage: 2 · 10h|Window: 10h
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