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Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun excluded from 2026 World Cup for treason

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun was excluded from the 2026 World Cup, labeled a "traitor" by Iranian state-aligned media.

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This political exclusion reflects tensions between the government and athletes critical of the regime.

The case illustrates the use of sports as a tool of political repression in Iran.

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