Italy rejects proposal to replace Iran at World Cup

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Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
The suggestion by an envoy of Donald Trump that Italy ​should replace Iran at this year's World Cup provoked embarrassment from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media reminding readers that the ...

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Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup
Italy officials slam 'shameful' Trump envoy proposal to replace Iran at World Cup
Replacing Iran with Italy at the World Cup probably won’t happen. The suggestion alone is still embarrassing
On Wednesday, reports emerged that an envoy to President Donald Trump was attempting to replace Iran with Italy at this year’s World Cup.

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Italy rejects 'shameful' idea to replace Iran at World Cup
Paolo Zampolli, a U.S. special envoy, confirmed to the FT he had floated the idea of four-time winners Italy stepping in to Trump and to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, but the country's sports minis...

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'Moral bankruptcy of US': Tehran hits back after Donald Trump envoy suggests replacing Iran with Italy at FIFA World Cup
Donald Trump responds to Italy replacing Iran at the World Cup as US send clear message