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Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Reuters
Fifa World Cup: Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy’s suggestion they should replace Iran

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The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media pointing out that the idea had a very familiar feel. Donald Trump’s US special envoy Paolo Zampolli told the Financial Times that he made the suggestion to the US President and Fifa head Gianni Infantino. “I’m an Italian native and it would be a dream t...

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The suggestion that Iran should be replaced by Italy at this year’s World Cup drew a mix of embarrassment and apathy from Azzurri fans on Thursday, with Italian media pointing out that the idea had a very familiar feel....

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