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Orestes Georgiou Daniel

Taking part in World Cup 'not possible', says Iranian sports minister

Iran’s sports and youth minister had said it is “not possible” for the country to take part in the World Cup, which is to be co-hosted by Canada, the US and Mexico between 11 June and 19 July.

Iran was expected to take part in this year's FIFA World Cup, minister Ahmad Donyamali told state television that his country’s soccer team players are not safe in the US, according to a video of the interview posted Tuesday.

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