Canada Soccer calls off planned friendly match with Iran
TORONTO — Canada Soccer has cancelled a planned friendly with Iran in the face of growing criticism.
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Canada Soccer cancels Iran football friendly
Iran on Thursday following criticism of the game by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. "Canada Soccer has cancelled the international match that was scheduled for 5 June 2022 against Iran as part of the men's national team preparations for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022," Canada Soccer said in a brief statement.
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