6 stories tagged #Amir Ghalenoei

  1. Iran Omits 'Iranian Messi' from World Cup Squad After Treason Claims
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    Iran Omits 'Iranian Messi' from World Cup Squad After Treason Claims

    Sardar Azmoun, a star striker known as the 'Iranian Messi,' has been left off Iran's 2026 World Cup roster after authorities accused him of treason for a controversial social media post.

    yesterday 1 min read
  2. Iran World Cup Squad Arrives in Türkiye Amid US Conflict Tensions
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    Iran World Cup Squad Arrives in Türkiye Amid US Conflict Tensions

    Iran football team lands in Türkiye for training and US visa applications for the 2026 World Cup amid ongoing US-Israeli bombing campaign and ceasefire uncertainty.

    2w ago 1 min read
  3. Iran's World Cup Squad Stranded as US Visas Remain Unissued
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    Iran's World Cup Squad Stranded as US Visas Remain Unissued

    Iran's national football team departs for Turkey without US visas, accusing Washington of violations as the World Cup looms.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Iran's World Cup Team Lands in Turkey for Visa Applications Ahead of US Trip
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    Iran's World Cup Team Lands in Turkey for Visa Applications Ahead of US Trip

    Iran's national football team departs for Turkey to finalize visas and a friendly match before traveling to the US for the 2026 World Cup amidst political tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Sardar Azmoun Omitted from Iran's Preliminary World Cup Squad
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    Sardar Azmoun Omitted from Iran's Preliminary World Cup Squad

    Iran's star striker Sardar Azmoun left out of preliminary World Cup squad amidst injury, controversy, and diplomatic tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Iran's World Cup Team Heads to Turkey Amid Diplomatic Tensions with US
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    Iran's World Cup Team Heads to Turkey Amid Diplomatic Tensions with US

    Iran's soccer team travels to Turkey for training and visa processing ahead of the World Cup in the US, amid political tensions.

    2w ago 2 min read