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news El Financiero 2026-04-24

Paolo Zampolli's Proposal to Replace Iran with Italy in World Cup

Paolo Zampolli proposed to Donald Trump that Italy should replace Iran in the 2026 World Cup due to geopolitical tensions. The suggestion was rejected by the Iranian embassy and Italian football authorities, and the article also notes his background in high society and business.

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