Iran Expels Star Striker Azmoun Over 'Disloyalty', World Cup Participation Unlikely
Sardar Azmoun, one of Iran's top soccer players, has been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty, making his participation in the World Cup unlikely amidst internal problems in Iranian football and regional tensions.
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Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ruler.
Read full article →Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup
Iran's participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the ongoing conflict with the United States. Sardar Azmoun, one of Iran's top soccer players, has been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty to the government, Iranian media has reported, making it unlikely he will play any part in the World Cup.
Read full article →Iran expels star striker Azmoun over 'disloyalty,' likely out of World Cup
Iran's participation in the World Cup as a whole is under a cloud because of the ongoing conflict with the United States.
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