The explosive political climate in the Middle East continues to send shockwaves into the world of football. As uncertainty grows over the Iranian national team's participation in the 2026 World Cup, a major decision has rocked the squad.
According to Iran's Fars news agency, Sardar Azmoun has been dropped from the national team. The 31-year-old striker, a major figure in Iranian football with 91 caps and 57 goals, is paying the price for taking positions deemed sensitive by the authorities.
The cause: messages of support addressed to the United Arab Emirates, which was recently targeted by Iranian strikes amid high regional tensions involving the United States and Israel. A stance that did not sit well with the Iranian regime, which is quick to sanction any communication perceived as dissenting.
Having played for European clubs like AS Roma and Bayer Leverkusen, Azmoun now plays in the UAE for Shabab Al-Ahli. His international future now appears compromised, just months ahead of a World Cup already shrouded in uncertainty.
Babacar SENE
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