Iran's Azmoun Omitted: What Shock World Cup Exclusion Means
Sardar Azmoun, Iran's star forward, has been surprisingly left out of the 26-man World Cup squad. The decision raises questions about Iran's attacking options
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Sardar Azmoun, Iran's star forward, has been surprisingly left out of the 26-man World Cup squad. The decision raises questions about Iran's attacking options
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