Dropped Sardar Azmoun asserts his love for Iran, backs World Cup squad
Summary
Sardar Azmoun, a top Iranian soccer player, was left out of Iran’s World Cup squad. He posted a message on social media expressing his love for Iran and support for the team despite not being selected.Key Facts
- Sardar Azmoun is Iran’s second-highest scorer with 57 goals in 91 games.
- He was dropped from the preliminary World Cup squad announced by coach Amir Ghalenoei.
- Iranian state media said Azmoun was injured, but others reported he was removed due to a controversial social media post.
- Azmoun said accusations of disloyalty upset him and emphasized his pride in playing for Iran.
- As a teenager, he refused a large offer to play for another country, choosing to represent Iran.
- Iran’s team is training in Turkiye and will base in Arizona during the World Cup.
- Iran will play New Zealand, Belgium, and Egypt in the World Cup group stage.
- Mehdi Taremi will lead Iran’s attack at the tournament.
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