US EditionIran Striker Sardar Azmoun Kicked Off National Soccer Team for Disloyalty, Say Reports
Azmoun's Instagram post with Dubai's ruler led to his expulsion, threatening Iran's World Cup lineup; he scored 57 goals in 91 internationals, state media reported.
- This week, Sardar Azmoun was expelled from Iran's national team, making him unlikely to play in the upcoming FIFA World Cup, Fars News Agency cited an informed source within the national team.
- Sardar Azmoun posted an Instagram photo of a Dubai meeting with Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's ruler, then removed it, prompting state-TV pundit Mohammad Misaghi to condemn it as disloyal on Thursday.
- The forward has 57 goals in 91 internationals and plays for Shabab Al-Ahli in the UAE, highlighting his sporting significance.
- Novad News reported an asset-seizure order affecting Azmoun, Mehdi Ghayedi and Soroush Rafiei on Thursday; the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran did not immediately comment as Iran prepares friendlies in Antalya on March 27.
- Iran's World Cup hopes sit under a cloud amid conflict with the United States, while seven delegation members accepted asylum in Australia and five later returned.
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Iran footballer 'banned from national team' for 'disloyalty' after posting picture on social media
Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun has reportedly been removed from his country's national squad just months before the World Cup, following what authorities deemed an act of betrayal against the state
Iran drops star striker from national soccer team over photo with Dubai's ruler
Azmoun, 31, is one of the best-known soccer players in Iran, where the sport is a national obsession. State TV pundit Mohammad Misaghi condemned the act as 'childish' and disloyal. Reports say authorities may seize assets of Azmoun and other UAE-based internationals
Iran striker Sardar Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports
Sardar Azmoun, one of Iran’s top soccer players, has been expelled from the national team for a perceived act of disloyalty to the government, Iranian media has reported, making it unlikely he will play any part in the World Cup.
According to Iranian state television, Sardar Azmoun has committed an 'act of disloyalty'.
In fact, Sardar Azmoun wanted to present himself at the national games against Nigeria and Costa Rica in March. However, it does not seem that this will happen.
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