Italy replacing Iran at World Cup 'not appropriate' - sports minister - ESPN
Italy's sports minister said Thursday it is «not appropriate» for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: «Qualification is done on the pitch.»
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Italy's sports minister said Thursday it is «not appropriate» for the country to replace Iran at the World Cup, saying: «Qualification is done on the pitch.»
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A top envoy to US President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni after the two fell out amid the American president’s attacks against Pope Leo XIV over the Iran war, the FT reported, citing people familiar with the matter. “I confirm I have suggested to Trump and (FIFA president Gianni) Infantino that Italy replace Iran at the World Cup. I’m an Italian native and it would be a dream to see the Azzurri at a US-hosted tournament.
An envoy to United States President Donald Trump has suggested Italy should replace Iran at this summer’s World Cup.
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April 22 : The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year's World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the idea has a very familiar feel.
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