Canada Soccer cancels game against Iran
:Canada Soccer has cancelled a friendly between the men's national team and Iran next month, the national governing body said on Thursday, following widespread opposition to the fixture.
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Canada cancels Iran friendly football match
Canadian football authorities on Thursday cancelled an upcoming friendly match against Iran following criticism by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Canada Soccer cancels controversial game against Iran
Canada Soccer has cancelled a friendly between the men's national team and Iran next month, the national governing body said on Thursday, following widespread opposition to the fixture.
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.
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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