Sports minister Ahmad Donyamali said Iran's soccer team cannot compete in the World Cup scheduled to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico this summer
Iran cannot compete in the World Cup set to take place in the U.S., Canada and Mexico this summer in the wake of the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the nation's sports minister has said. "Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under no circumstances can we participate in the World Cup," Ahmad Donyamali told state television on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
The World Cup is set to take place from June 11 to July 19, with Iran drawn in a group alongside Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt. They are scheduled to play two fixtures in Inglewood's SoFi stadium and another at Lumen Field, Seattle. But the soccer team's participation had been in doubt after U.S-Israeli strikes were launched against the Iranian regime at the end of February. President Donald Trump has said he"does not care" if they take part., ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not"both sides," it's sharp, challenging and alive with ideas. We follow facts, not factions. If that sounds like the kind of journalism you want to see thrive, we need you., you support a mission to keep the center strong and vibrant. Members enjoy: Ad-free browsing, exclusive content and editor conversations.
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