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news El Financiero 2026-04-23

Trump Asks FIFA to Replace Iran with Italy; Tehran Slams Political Meddling

Following Trump's push to improve relations with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, a US envoy reportedly requested FIFA swap Iran for Italy in the 2026 World Cup. The Iranian embassy strongly rejected the proposal, stating that football belongs to the people, not politicians.

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