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  • Sardar Azmoun, known as 'Iranian Messi,' left off country's World Cup squad after being accused of 'treason'

    06/02/2026 3:30:19 PM PDT · by CondoleezzaProtege · 9 replies
    Fox News ^ | June 2, 2026 | Scott Thompson
    Iran announced its 26-man roster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Monday, and Sardar Azmoun, nicknamed the "Iranian Messi," was not on it. Coach Amir Ghalenoei had Azmoun dropped from Iran’s national soccer squad in March, and it was reportedly due to a social media post that angered Iranian authorities. Azmoun, a 31-year-old striker who is well known for his time playing for Bayer Leverkusen and AS Roma, posted a photo alongside the Emir of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is a known U.S. ally and has shown support for President Donald Trump’s involvement in the war...