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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Trump issues Iran World Cup verdict amid ‘safety’ concerns

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  • Donald Trump stated it would not be appropriate for Iran's national football team to participate in this summer's World Cup in the US, citing concerns for their "own life and safety".
  • Iran's sports minister, Ahmad Donyamali, had previously indicated on Wednesday that conditions for the country's participation did not exist.
  • These developments follow US military and Israeli air strikes on Iran on 28 February, which led to retaliatory actions from Iran.
  • Despite the recent comments, Fifa president Gianni Infantino had earlier received assurances from Trump that Iran would be welcome at the tournament.
  • Fifa has yet to respond to the latest remarks, with Iran currently scheduled to begin their World Cup campaign against New Zealand in Los Angeles on 15 June.

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Donald Trump claims it would not be ‘appropriate’ for Iran to play at World Cup

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