Conservatives call on Canada Soccer to cancel match with Iranian team
The Conservatives are joining a growing number of calls for Canada Soccer to cancel a controversial exhibition game against Iran set for next month in Vancouver.
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Alphonso Davies will return for Canada's 3 matches in June international window
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, sidelined from international play since November, returns to action with Canada for June games against Iran, Curacao and Honduras.
Davies returns as CanMNT announces roster for June matches
Alphonso Davies is set for his international return as Canada Soccer announced its roster for a trio of matches next month, including two in Vancouver.
Davies back in squad for Canada's three matches in June international window
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, sidelined from international play since November, returns to action with Canada for June games against Iran, Curaçao and Honduras.
Female social media influencers in Egypt prosecuted for 'attacking family values'
Meanwhile, Iranians are in mourning after the assassination of Colonel Sayyad Khodai. Tehran is pointing the finger at the US and Israel and vowing revenge. The high-profile killing of the Revolutionary Guard is expected to further set back relations between Iran and the West. Negotiations to restore a 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled since March.
Canada Soccer is paying Iran's team $400K to play in Vancouver, team official says
Canada Soccer is paying Iran's soccer federation $400,000 to play a controversial exhibition game next month in Vancouver, according to the head of Iran's national team.
Son Heung-min describes 'big honour' of winning seventh Best Footballer in Asia award
Son Heung-min has dedicated his Asian player of the year award to his family and country, with the South Korea captain targeting a “really successful” World Cup with his national team later this year.
England squad: Henderson, Mings and ESR out as Bowen and Justin get chance to make debuts
Jordan Henderson, Tyrone Mings and Emile Smith Rowe have been dropped by England manager Gareth Southgate for their Nations League matches against Hungary, Italy and Germany as Jarrod Bowen and James Justin get a chance to make their debuts.