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Trump Says Iran Team Welcome at World Cup

Iran soccer team pushes back on Trump comments, says ‘no one can exclude’ it from the World Cup

GENEVA (AP) — Pushing back on U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments, Iran’s national soccer team says “no one can exclude” it from playing in the men’s World Cup in the United States.

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U.S. President Trump: Iran should skip World Cup 'for their safety'

U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that the Iran national soccer team is "welcome" to compete at the FIFA World Cup in the United States, but advised the team not to participate for "their own ...

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Trump: Iran welcome but should stay away from World Cup for own safety

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Trump says Iran soccer team shouldn’t play in World Cup U.S. matches

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Donald Trump: Of course Iran are welcome at the World Cup

“Considering that this corrupt regime has assassinated our leader, under ‌no circumstances ‌can we ⁠participate in the World Cup,” Donyamali told state television.

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Trump discourages Iranian soccer team from attending the World Cup, citing safety concerns

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Trump says it is not appropriate for Iranian soccer team to be at World Cup

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