FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source - Reuters
FIFA officials to meet Iranian FA to discuss World Cup on Saturday, says source Reuters
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"reassurance over Iran’s participation in the World Cup."
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"reassurance over Iran’s participation in the World Cup"
— Mattias Grafstrom , Executive
"The Iranian national football team has earned its right to participate on the field in accordance with FIFA regulations."
— Kazem Gharibabadi , Politician
"I was okay with Iran playing at the World Cup."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The Iranian national football team has earned its right to participate on the field in accordance with FIFA regulations."
— Kazem Gharibabadi , Politician
"Any obstruction to the entry of players, technical staff, federation officials, or essential members of the Iranian delegation would violate the spirit and purpose of the World Cup."
— Kazem Gharibabadi , Politician
"If the organising body cannot guarantee that all qualified teams, including Iran, can enter the host country without discrimination or restriction and compete on equal terms, the credibility of the World Cup itself will be damaged."
— Kazem Gharibabadi , Politician
"I was okay with Iran playing at the World Cup despite the conflict between the countries."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of FIFA.
Kazem Gharibabadi is Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister.
Mattias Grafstrom is the secretary general of FIFA.
President of the Iranian Football Federation.
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FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom is set to meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to discuss Iran's participation in the upcoming World Cup, amid concerns following recent geopolitical tensions.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to offer reassurance over Iran's participation in the World Cup, following recent tensions.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to discuss Iran's participation in the World Cup, amid concerns following recent geopolitical tensions.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom will meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to offer reassurance over Iran's participation in the World Cup, following recent tensions.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom is scheduled to meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to discuss Iran's participation in the World Cup, amid concerns over the team's involvement following recent geopolitical tensions.
FIFA Secretary-General Mattias Grafstrom is scheduled to meet Iranian FA officials in Istanbul to discuss Iran's participation in the World Cup, amid recent geopolitical tensions.
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